Operating Hours & Seasons

Cape Hatteras National Seashore is open year-round, although facilities and programs do change throughout the year. Please check the follow list for times certain facilities and tours are available, and check the Calendar for a listing of current ranger program offerings.

Campgrounds

The National Park Service offers four developed campgrounds throughout Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Each campground is unique and offer great opportunities to explore the seashore. Campgrounds are available on Bodie, Hatteras, and Ocracoke Islands.

Visitor Centers, Museums, and Lighthouses

Bodie Island

Bodie Island Visitor Center	Year-round	9:30 am — 4:30 pm Park Store open ORV permit office remains closed. Permits must be purchased at www.recreation.gov.
	Christmas Day	Closed
Bodie Island Lighthouse Climbing	3rd Friday in April—Columbus Day	See page Climbing operations will remain closed this season to minimize potential spread of COVID-19.
	Rest of the year	no climbs

Hatteras Island

Hatteras Island Visitor Center	Year-round	9:30 am — 4:30 pm Park Store open. ORV permit office remains closed. Permits must be purchased at www.recreation.gov.
	Christmas Day	Closed
Museum of the Sea	Mid-March—October	9 am—5 pm Temporarily closed in order to minimize potential spread of COVID-19.
	Rest of the year	Intermittent
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Climbing	3rd Friday in April—Columbus Day	See page Climbing operations will remain closed this season to minimize potential spread of COVID-19.
	Rest of the year	No climbs

Ocracoke Island

Ocracoke Island Visitor Center	Year-round	9 am—5 pm Temporarily closed in order to minimize potential spread of COVID-19.
	Christmas Day	Closed