Cape Lookout National Seashore
Closure Information See 2 current alerts
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Closure
Passenger Ferry Dock Closed; Visitors Deboard via Beach Landing
The ferry dock servicing the Cape Lookout Lighthouse area is closed for repairs. Visitors will deboard the ferry in front of the lighthouse. To reach the boardwalk, visitors will need to walk 5–10 minutes on soft sand. Depending on the tide, visitors may also need to walk through water.
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Information
Weather Advisory October 17-19
Due to an approaching storm system, Ferry operations have been modified over the weekend of October 17 – 19. Please contact your desired ferry service operator for updated information regarding schedule times and operations. The Great Island Cabin Camp and Long Point Ferry access will continue through 11:00 p.m. on October 16 and will operate until approximately midday on October 17 to facilitate the evacuation of visitors. Harkers Island Visitor Center will remain open throughout this operational period.
Hours
Cape Lookout National Seashore
| Every day | All Day |
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Cape Lookout National Seashore has 3 offshore barrier islands that are open 24 hours and 365 days a year (weather permitting). Operating hours for visitor centers and other services will vary throughout the year.
Visitor centers
Harkers Island Visitor Center
Harkers Island Visitor Center
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Closed Thanksgiving Day (closed)
- Dec 1 – Apr 1: Winter hours
Open all year
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Harkers Island Visitor Center
Portsmouth Visitor Center
Portsmouth Visitor Center
| Every day | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Oct 31 – Apr 1: Winter Hours (closed)
Portsmouth Village Visitor Center restrooms closes due to repairs needed for damaged solar system.
Great Island Cabin Office
Great Island Cabin Office
| Every day | 8:00AM - 3:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 30 – Mar 12: Winter Hours (closed)
Open Seasonally from mid-March until end of November. Actual dates may vary, please see the park's website for details.
Light Station Visitor Center
Light Station Visitor Center
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 1 – Mar 12: Winter Hours (closed)
Open seasonally; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily during the season.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Light Station Visitor Center
About this park
A boat ride three miles off-shore brings you to the barrier islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Horse watching, shelling, fishing, birding, camping, lighthouse climbing, and touring historic villages--there’s something for everyone at Cape Lookout. Be sure to bring all the food, water, and supplies you need (and carry your trash out of the park) when visiting these remote beaches.