News Release

Cape Lookout National Seashore - Post Hurricane Dorian Advisory 7

Date: October 8, 2019
Contact: B.G. Horvat, 252-838-8906

HARKERS ISLAND, NC – Cape Lookout National Seashore announces that Vehicle Ferry Service, from Morris Marina (Atlantic, NC), is reopen, and transporting 4-wheel drive vehicles for visitors who wish to visit North Core Banks.

• Visitors should use caution when traveling to North Core Banks!
  • Due to the new inlets that have formed across the natural barrier island, many of which are only passable at low tide, there is only about 10 miles of accessible beach.
  • Long Point Cabin area is closed to the public; Park staff support and services, will not be available for the remainder of 2019.
  • There is no bathhouse; Restrooms, water, ice, fuel, dump station, the air refill station or any other regular amenities are also not available.
  • Emergency Response will be difficult, with long response times. Travel North Core beaches at your own risk!
  • Visitors seeking long-term parking for vehicles should contact the park for parking location, fees, and off road vehicle certification at: 252-728-2250 x8897.
  • For more information on vehicle ferry service to North Core Banks, including fees and schedule, contact Morris Marina at: 252-225-4261, or via the web: portsmouthislandfishing.com.

• Portsmouth Village is closed for the remainder of 2019.
• North Core, South Core, and Shackleford Banks are open for day-use and camping.
• South Core Banks is open to all visitors for beach driving and vehicle camping. Check with ferry services (Davis, NC) for details on vehicle transportation.
• South Core, and Shackleford Banks amenities, including restrooms, water fill stations, rinse off showers, gas, ice, along with usual amenities are available.
• Great Island Cabin Camp is open.
  • Hours of operation: 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
• The Keepers Quarters Museum is open.
  • Hours of operation: 9:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
• The Light Station Visitor Center is open.
  • Hours of operation: 9:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
• Visitors should prepare for their visit to all Cape Lookout National Seashore beaches:
  • Check weather forecasts, ocean tide charts, and prepare any equipment for isolated beach travel ahead of your trip.
  • Be careful, as there remains an abundance of storm debris on the beaches.
  • Prepare by bringing water and food and plan to pack out all personal trash.

For more information, contact Cape Lookout National Seashore at 252-728-2250 ext. ‘0’. The National Park Service staff will provide continuing updates as they occur with Hurricane Dorian on the park website and via Facebook and Twitter.