A numbered ramp onto Ocracoke's undeveloped beach — walk in free, drive in with an NPS permit
Ramp 67 is one of the numbered beach access points along NC-12 on the undeveloped, northern stretch of Ocracoke Island, all of it part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It's a sand cut through the dune line used by permitted off-road vehicles and by anyone who'd rather park and walk in. Driving the beach here requires a valid National Park Service ORV permit, available online or at the Ocracoke NPS office; walking in doesn't require one. There's no facility at the ramp itself — no restrooms, no lifeguard stand, nothing but the access point — so this is a stop for visitors who already have gear and permit sorted before they arrive. What's on the other side is the actual draw: a long, largely uncrowded stretch of Atlantic beach backed by grassy dunes, part of the same undeveloped shoreline that runs most of the island's length north of the village. Sand conditions shift with weather and tide, so a vehicle with decent ground clearance and properly aired-down tires handles the ramp itself more easily than one set up for pavement.
8 reviews
5 months ago
Great place to just relax and unwind however you want, very quiet no one around. Great for sunrises, sunsets are better at the bottom end of the island off the 72 entrance. swimming in the ocean and hunting for seashells while the waves come crashing in was great! I dropped the air pressure in the tires to 20psi on my jeep and had no problems getting around. 100% recommend! 👍
a month ago
Great beach, awesome access point, make sure you have your gear, aired down tires and a valid permit!
8 months ago
This place is simply gorgeous . It takes a long time to get here but it's one of my favorite places at the outer banks. brought the jeep out to the island once and used this ramp. We made our way north past the pony pen and found a spot to spend the day . We saw a couple enjoying the beach nude, so "When in Rome" ... No better way to enjoy the beach IMO. This area is a wild beach, so bring whatever you'll need for the day, and please take everything with you when you leave.
4 months ago
Very sandy. Great access to the beach!
a year ago
Make sure you drop your psi on the tires, if not you will get stuck.