National Park Service Beach Access Report for October 11, 2006

Date: October 11, 2006
Contact: Outer Banks Group, [phone]

Bodie Island District (North of Ramp 27)

A RESOURCE protection area, approximately 350 feet in length, is located 2.1 miles north of Ramp 27 and will be effective on October 11, 2006. This area of the beach is narrow and a turtle nest, expected to hatch in the next 2 weeks, is situated high on the beach near the edge of the dune line. No bypass between the nest and dunes can be effectively established, resulting in a full beach closure in the vicinity of the nest. ORV and pedestrian access is open on either side of the closure, but there will be no through access between Ramps 27 and 23 while this closure is in effect.