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Beach & Ocean Info

• Beach Access Map
• Off-road vehicle (ORV) Frequently Asked Questions
• Before driving on designated off-road vehicle routes, we strongly recommend that tire pressure be lowered to at least 20 psi. The softer the sand, the lower the pressure needed. Reinflate tires to normal pressure as soon as possible after returning to paved roads. Many local businesses have air pumps.
• [Daily Rip Current Forecast] [Rip Current Safety Info]

  • Low risk means that wind and/or wave conditions are expected to support the development of rip currents. Moderate risk means that wind and/or wave conditions support stronger or more frequent rip currents. Only experienced surf swimmers should enter the surf on moderate risk days. High risk means that wind and/or wave conditions support dangerous rip currents. Rip currents on high risk days are life-threatening to anyone entering the surf.

• Let's Fill Beach Holes. Learn more at: go.nps.gov/beachholes.
• Recreational shellfishing advisories - N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries info

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Updated
September 30 at 2:30 PM
Dates & times change only when there are updates to report.

It is important at this time of year to look closely at sea turtle related closure signs at ramp entrances and while driving on the beach. Please help us protect the remaining nests.

 

Bodie Island

Ramp 2 (Priority Ramp)

North: Pedestrian access only
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day (No driving allowed to north)
Notes:

South: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 4 (Priority Ramp)

North: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Open (seasonal portion of ORV route open until March 15)
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

 

Hatteras Island

Ramp 23 (Seasonal ORV Ramp open from October 15-April 14)

North: Closed to ORVs (seasonal ramp reopens Oct. 15)
Hours: Ramp open to pedestrians 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Closed to ORVs (seasonal ramp reopens Oct. 15)
Hours:
Notes:

Ramp 25 (Priority Ramp)

North: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 27 (Priority Ramp)

North: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Open to pedestrians
Hours: Ramp open to pedestrians 24 hours a day
Notes: Open to pedestrians only

Ramp 30

North: Open to pedestrians
Hours: Ramp open to pedestrians 24 hours a day
Notes: Open to pedestrians only

South: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes: Night driving allowed for 0.36 miles (sea turtle nest)

Ramp 32

North: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes: Night driving allowed for 0.54 miles (sea turtle nest)

South: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 34 (Seasonal ORV Ramp open from October 15-April 14)

North: Closed to ORVs (seasonal ramp reopens Oct. 15)
Hours: Ramp open to pedestrians 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Closed to ORVs (seasonal ramp reopens Oct. 15)
Hours: Ramp open to pedestrians 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 38

North: Closed to ORVs (seasonal ramp opens Oct. 15)
Hours: Ramp open to pedestrians 24 hours a day
Notes: Open to pedestrians only

South: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 43 (Priority Ramp)

North: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 44 (Priority Ramp)

North: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes: Cape Point is open to ORVs and pedestrians.

Inside Road (Located between Ramps 44 and 49)

Open
Hours: ORVs can use Inside Road year-round, 24 hours a day.
Notes: ORV permit not required to drive across Inside Road

South Beach Road (ORV permit not required to access parking)

East: Open to pedestrians only
Hours: Open to pedestrians 24 hours a day
Notes:

West: Open to pedestrians only
Hours: Open to pedestrians 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 48 (Priority Ramp)

East: Open to ORVs until vehicle free area sign
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes: Night driving allowed for 0.07 miles (sea turtle nest)

West: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 49 (Priority Ramp)

East: Open
Hours: Ramp open to east 24 hours a day
Notes:

West: Open (seasonal portion of ORV route reopens Oct. 15)
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 55

East: Closed to ORVs (seasonal route reopens Oct. 15)
Hours: Ramp open to pedestrians 24 hours a day
Notes: Open to pedestrians only

West: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

Pole Road (Located near entrance to Ramp 55)

Open to ORVs and pedestrians 24 hours a day

 

Ocracoke Island

Ramp 59

North: Open to pedestrians only
Hours: Ramp open to pedestrians 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Open for 1.17 miles (sea turtle nest)
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes: Night driving allowed for 0.67 miles (sea turtle nest)

Ramp 63

North: Open for 3.09 miles (sea turtle nest)
Hours: Ramp open to ORVs from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Notes: Night driving not allowed (sea turtle nest)

South: Open for 0.03 miles (sea turtle nest)
Hours: Ramp open to ORVs from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Notes: Night driving not allowed (sea turtle nest)

Ramp 67

North: Open
Hours: Ramp open to north 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 68 (Seasonal ORV ramp)

North: Closed to ORVs (seasonal ramp reopens Oct. 15)
Hours: Ramp open to pedestrians 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Open to pedestrians
Hours: Ramp open to pedestrians 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 70 (Priority Ramp)

North: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 72 (Priority Ramp)

North: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

 

Pedestrians have access to all ORV areas, unless otherwise noted

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Mileage Summary

Last Updated: September 29, 2023

The mileage summary is updated every Thursday from the beginning of the shorebird nesting season through the end of sea turtle nesting season.

	Total	Current	% Open
Bodie Island	5.90	5.90	100%
Vehicle Free Areas	2.00	2.00	100%
ORV Areas	3.90	3.90	100%
Temporary Resource Closures		0.00
Hatteras Island	43.80	43.80	100%
Vehicle Free Areas	27.50	27.50	100%
ORV Areas	16.30	16.30	100%
Temporary Resource Closures		0.00
Ocracoke Island	17.00	16.58	97.5%
Vehicle Free Areas	6.70	6.70	100%
ORV Areas	10.30	9.88	95.9%
Temporary Resource Closures		0.42
Seashore Mileage Totals
Vehicle Free Areas	36.20	36.20	100%
ORV Areas	30.50	30.08	98.6%
Temporary Closures		0.42