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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.
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. |
| Bodie Island Visitor Center | Year-round | 9:30 am — 4:30 pm Park Store open ORV permits must be purchased at www.recreation.gov. |
| Christmas Day | Closed | |
| Bodie Island Lighthouse Climbing | May 13—Columbus Day | See page |
| Rest of the year | no climbs |
Hatteras Island
| Hatteras Island Visitor Center | Year-round |
9:30 am — 4:30 pm
Park Store open.ORV permits must be purchased at www.recreation.gov. |
| Christmas Day | Closed | |
| Museum of the Sea | Mid-March—October 9 | 9:00 am—6:00 pm |
| Rest of the year | Intermittent | |
| Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Climbing | See page | |
| Rest of the year | No climbs |
Ocracoke Island
| Ocracoke Island Discovery Center | Mid-March - October 20 October 21 - November 21 November 22 - Mid-March |
9:00 am-12 pm & 1:00-4:00 pm (summer 2021 hours) ORV permits must be purchased at www.recreation.gov. 10:00 am - 12 pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10:00 am - 12 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
Last updated: October 25, 2021