Sound side access opens in two locations ocracoke observer. The park service village parking lot is not currently usable for boats and trailers. At the ocracoke day use area lifeguard beach 7pm10pm. Now in the final stages of construction at the us boatworks facility just outside of swansboro, the 92 long ferry should be ready for use by the summer. Ocracokes lifeguard beach ocracoke day use area is the safest place to swim. There are changing stalls, but the shower is not private. Driving on the beach the outer banks, north carolina.
The seashore boat ramp parking area and boat ramps are open. The nps lifeguarded beach is part of approximately sixteen miles of national seashore and one of the most beautiful beaches on the eastern seaboard. The popular beach, located south of frisco, will be staffed with lifeguards seven d. Seashore night driving restrictions effective may 1st cape. Hatteras seashore adds lifeguard service at frisco day use area. The 15 best things to do in ocracoke 2020 with photos. Laszlo it has rinsing showers, so basically a pole with three or four shower nozzles radiating so four people can rinse off.
Driving on the beach is a fun ocracoke island activity. Ocracoke island best beaches ocracoke island outdoor activities. A project to replace the restroom facility at the ocracoke day use area was recently started by contractor apex construction, inc. A nicely maintained day use area for people of all abilities to enjoy the pristine ocracoke beach. Hatteras seashore adds lifeguard service at frisco day use. Upgraded beach access boardwalk opens at ocracoke day use. Permits can be obtained at the nps visitor center 40 irvin garrish highway, ocracoke, nc. The ocracoke day use area, or lifeguard beach, and its parking lot will not be accessible because it is being used for debris staging. May 07, 2019 cape hatteras national seashore seashore will add lifeguard services at the frisco day use area this memorial day weekend. Jul 27, 2016 ocracoke island by the nps visitor center 40 irvin garrish highway, ocracoke, nc. The national park service campground on ocracoke is located approximately three miles northeast of the village on n.
Or download a printable version of the current schedule of all ferry routes. The ocracoke day use area lifeguard beach and its parking lot will not be accessible until later in the spring because they are being used for debris staging. Nov 22, 2019 the ocracoke day use area lifeguard beach and its parking lot will not be accessible until later in the spring because they are being used for debris staging. Lifeguards patrol the beach between memorial day and labor day. Oregon inlet, frisco, and ocracoke campground reservations can be made at. From memorial day weekend through labor day weekend, all camping is limited to a total of 14 days within a 30 day period.
This is a new day use area, he said about the parking area thats paved with shell hash and roped off. Beach fires are permitted from november 16 to april 30 on seashores beaches with the free beach permit. The lifeguards are on duty 95 daily from memorial day to. There are no facilities, but there is a large parking lot on the north side of the road that offers beachgoers access to both the atlantic ocean and the pamlico sound. Part of frisco campground to open, ocracoke debris plan. The popular beach, located south of the village of frisco, north carolina, will be staffed with lifeguards seven days a week, between 9. From november 16 april 30, beach fires are allowed throughout the park. Oct 05, 2017 the cape hatteras national seashore recently opened an access area with parking north of the pony pens.
The ocracoke crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Cape hatteras national seashore seashore will add lifeguard services at the frisco day use area this memorial day weekend. Clean area of all trash before leaving the beach and. From november 16 april 30, beach fires are allowed on throughout the park. With so many independence day celebrations within ocracoke village, bikes are the perfect way to travel. Bring your beach blanket, chair, and marshmallows to roast. This is also why ocracoke remains largely uncongested.
It was very easy to set up and the ocracoke beach fire team set everything needed for us. Ocracoke island best beaches ocracoke island outdoor. Ocracoke weddings are characterized by a laidback feel and beautiful landscape, which makes it a great destination for a wedding. To view a schedule for a particular route, choose a starting point or destination from the menus below and click apply. Ocracoke day use area lifeguard beach bring your beach blankets, chairs, marshmallows, roasting sticks. Visit our beach outfitters page on our website to view available rental items. The new, fully accessible restroom facility is expected to be completed and reopened by midjune 2019.
The use of offroad vehicles is a longstanding way for visitors to enjoy outer. A portion of haulover day use area parking and the restrooms are closed due to damage to the parking area, seawall and railing, and flooding of the restroom septic system. Cape hatteras national seashore adds lifeguard services at. The ocracoke crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in ocracoke as reported by the local law enforcement agency.
Seashore night driving restrictions effective may 1st. The beach fire was one the most memorable moments we had during our quiet vacation in ocracoke. Get the monthly weather forecast for ocracoke, nc, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. All of the ocracoke island ocean beaches are part of the cape hatteras national seashore, so national park service rules apply everywhere. There are no facilities, but there is a large parking lot on the north side of the road that offers beachgoers access to both the atlantic ocean and the pamlico sound beaches. Staying in nags head for a week in september and want to hit the beach on day on ocracoke thanks. The new ocracoke passenger only ferry ocracoke day trips. Park service boat ramps and docks suffered some damage, but they are usable. Ocracoke summer beach days and nights blue heron realty. From may 1 to november 15, beach bonfires are only allowed at coquina beach, the villages of rodanthe, waves, salvo, avon, buxton, frisco and hatteras, and the ocracoke day use area. The day use area has parking for about 100 vehicles. As of 2014, ocracokes population was estimated at 591. Nov 21, 2019 the ocracoke campground will not reopen until next spring. From may 1 to november 15, to protect nesting sea turtles, beach fires are allowed only on the ocean beaches at.
Ocracoke day use area is the official name given to this public space by the national park service who maintains and operates this area. National seashore reopens to ocracoke visitors on dec. Cape hatteras national seashore superintendent david hallac is happy to announce that the new boardwalk at the ocracoke day use area is now open for use. All bonfires must be below the high tide mark, and be at least 50 feet away from any vegetation on the beach. You can have a bonfire if you fill out this handy online permit. Located between the towns of frisco and hatteras is the sand bay day use area at cape hatteras national seashore day use means no nighttime or overnight activities like camping. Also, bonfires cannot exceed 3 feet in diameter, and are generally only allowed at the local beach known as the ocracoke day use area from may 1 to november 15. Ocracokes name is actually derived from a mispronunciation. During the season 51 115, beach fires are only permitted at lifeguard beach, which the nps refers to as ocracoke day use area. New restrooms coming to ocracoke day use area obx today.
All of the beaches along ocracoke island are part of the cape hatteras. Albert styrons store historical site one of five general stores on ocracoke during the first half of the twentieth century, albert styrons store, established in 1920, served the need of people living down point. Everything from flowers and caterers to accommodations and photographers is available for an ocracoke wedding right on this tiny island. A 55yearold massachusetts man was found floating about three feet from the shore near ramp 70 on ocracoke island, the national park service said in a news release.
Beach fires may be ignited and maintained seaward of the ocean dune below the. Cape hatteras national seashore will add lifeguard services at the frisco day use area this memorial day weekend. Check out our photo section for the shoot i did while down there. The orv permit offices are open seven days a week, 8 a.
Thanks to ocracoke coupons, thats totally doable, even for multiple days during your vacation. The ocracoke campground will not reopen until next spring. Imagine going on a charter fishing trip, eating lunch out then, since you have a trusty coupon for a discount, having dinner out too. Two routes hatterasocracoke and ocracokecedar island are officially part of the outer banks national scenic byway. Beach fires are allowed from may 1nov 15 only on the ocean beaches in front of coquina beach. Ocracoke day use area in ocracoke, nc this popular beach area features changing rooms and restroom facilities. Ocracoke island by the nps visitor center 40 irvin garrish highway, ocracoke there are restrooms, changing rooms and a shower facility located at the day use area on highway 12 just outside the village. The cape hatteras national seashore recently opened an access area with parking north of the pony pens. In response ncdot came up with a novel ideaa passenger only ferry between hatteras and ocracoke. Upgraded beach access boardwalk opens at ocracoke day use area. Cape hatteras national seashore superintendent david hallac is happy to announce that the new boardwalk at the ocracoke day use area is. Festivities conclude friday, july 5th, with a community beach bonfire under the stars at the ocracoke lifeguard beach day use area.
Due to continued debris staging, the ocracoke day use area lifeguard beach and its parking lot will not be accessible. If you planned to limit yourself to just one activity each day, you can alter that thinking. The ocracoke lighthouse grounds will be open, but the light keepers quarters were badly flooded. There are plenty of good spots for those looking for more solitude along the entire beach up to. Ocracoke island by the nps visitor center 40 irvin garrish highway, ocracoke, nc. The first lifesaving station on ocracoke was built in 1883 just south of hatteras inlet near the. Beach in ocracoke, nc foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Nov 27, 2019 the ocracoke day use area, or lifeguard beach, and its parking lot will not be accessible because it is being used for debris staging. The effect on the day trippers going to ocracoke was dramatic. By continuing to use our site, you accept the use of our cookies as described in our privacy policy and cookie policy.
Ocracoke beach fires 2020 all you need to know before you. The new boardwalk provides accessibility to a new viewing platform as well as access directly to the lifeguarded beach. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The nps provides lifeguard service from memorial day to labor day at the day use area known as the lifeguard beach outside the village toward the north.
Independence day celebration jul 2, 2020 to jul 5, 2020. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Work has begun on a project to replace the restroom facilities at the ocracoke day use area. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. No more than six people and two vehicles may occupy a single campsite. Fourth of july on ocracoke island ocracoke island realty. A second person died today in an oceanrelated fatality at cape hatteras national seashore. See 9 photos from 64 visitors to ocracoke day use area. There are restrooms, changing rooms and a shower facility located at the day use area on highway 12 just outside the village. The first lifesaving station on ocracoke was built in 1883 just south of hatteras inlet near the current north ferry terminal. In the offseason, fires are permitted on the other beaches.
There are plenty of good spots for those looking for more solitude along the entire beach up to the hatteras ferry. Cape hatteras national seashore sand bay day use area. The death occurred less than six hours after another 55yearold visitor died in. Clean area of all trash before leaving the beach and remember the pack inpack out practice of leaving national seashore beaches in a. Each day from memorial day through labor day, between 10 a. Coquina beach, the villages of rodanthe, waves, salvo, avon, buxton, frisco, hatteras and the ocracoke day use area. Ocracoke day use area is a popular ocracoke island destination because of its beautiful beach. For safety reasons, surfing is prohibited within designated swimming areas. Sponsored by the ocracoke civic and business association with lots of assistance. Does anyone know if the ocracoke day use area has showers.
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