National ParkOcracoke
Ramp 70 Ocracoke
One of Ocracoke's numbered beach ramps — open sand, an NPS permit for driving, little else around
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Parks & Landscapes near Cape Hatteras National Seashore
National parks, state parks, monuments, and scenic landscapes near Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Parks and Public Lands on the Outer Banks
Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the first national seashore established in the United States, runs down much of the Outer Banks and charges no general entrance fee. Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, commemorating the 1903 first flight, does charge a per-person entrance fee. Jockey's Ridge State Park, home to the East Coast's tallest natural sand dune system, is a state (not federal) park in Nags Head.
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State ParkKill Devil Hills
Run Hill State Natural Area
An undeveloped stretch of dune and maritime forest in Kill Devil Hills, minus the crowds
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National ParkRodanthe
Salvo Day Area Outer Banks
A quiet Pamlico Sound pull-off in Salvo, calmer water than the ocean side just across NC-12
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City & Community ParkKitty Hawk
Wright Brothers Multi Use Path
A quiet paved path on a residential Kitty Hawk street, named for the region's flying history
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Outer Banks Parks FAQ
Is there an entrance fee for Cape Hatteras National Seashore?
No — Cape Hatteras National Seashore does not charge a general entrance fee, unlike Wright Brothers National Memorial nearby, which does charge a per-person fee.
Is Jockey's Ridge a national or state park?
It's a North Carolina state park, not a federal site — it protects the tallest natural sand dune system on the U.S. East Coast.