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 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 | 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 | Temporarily closed in order to minimize potential spread of COVID-19. |
Christmas Day | Closed |


Last updated: June 26, 2020