Can you swim in the ocean at Cape Hatteras?
Swimming at the Cape Hatteras beaches is great in the summer and fall because the water is very warm. If you plan on swimming at a Cape Hatteras beach, only go if you’re a strong swimmer. Ocean swimming is much different than pool swimming.
Can you drive on the beach at night in Hatteras?
To protect nesting sea turtles, night driving is not allowed on any Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches between May 1 and September 14. From November 16 to April 30, ORV routes are open to night driving 24 hours a day with a valid ORV permit. For the current status of Seashore ramp and routes, click here.
Why are houses collapsing in Cape Hatteras?
National Park Service (NPS) officials say the homes fell because of beach erosion and high water levels, strong winds and dangerous currents brought on by stormy weather.
Are there alligators in the Outer Banks of North Carolina?
However, the Outer Banks is still home to the American Alligator. Alligators inhabit areas north of the refuge and in some of our waterways. You can see alligators in the Alligator River, Milltail Creek, Sawyer Lake, and in the border canals that line Highway 64/264 in Manns Harbor and Stumpy Point!
How much is a permit to drive on the beach in OBX?
$50 each
Visitors NOT renting in the 4-wheel drive area may purchase a weekly Beach Parking Permit online through the Currituck County website. Parking permits are limited to 300 per week and cost $50 each.
Are there Gators in the Outer Banks?
Which NC beach has the clearest water?
Shackleford Banks is home to turquoise water that rivals the Caribbean. Here’s more on how you can enjoy the bluest water in North Carolina.
Are there snakes in Outer Banks?
Multiple species of venomous snakes roam the Outer Banks, and have been blamed in the past year with killing at least one wild horse after a bite became infected, according to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund. Cottonmouths average 4 feet, but can grow to 6 feet, according to N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.