• Brown Pelican taking off.

    Cape Hatteras

    National Seashore North Carolina

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  • New Off Road Vehicle Regulations

    New off road vehicle (ORV) regulations are now in effect. Please check here for information on how to get your ORV permit More »

  • Beach Fire Permits are required

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For Kids

Fishing for Fun on Cape Hatteras NS

Fishing for fun on Cape Hatteras NS

Cape Hatteras National Seashore has many activities designed especially for kids.

Check-out the park schedule for available programs.

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Did You Know?

A navigational chart showing Cape Hatteras and Diamond Shoals

When the Home sank on Diamond Shoals off of Cape Hatteras in 1837, there were only two life jackets for all 130 people on board.  Ninety people died.

Congress passed the Steamboat Act the next year, requiring all vessels to carry one life jacket per passenger.