Basic Information

 

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is located on the northern end of Roanoke Island, an island sitting in the sounds west of the chain of barrier islands of North Carolina known as the Outer Banks. The National Historic Site is just a few miles north of the town of Manteo, NC and is open every day of the year except December 25. For additional information or resources in planning your visit to the Outer Banks, please visit the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.

 
the entrance sign to the fort raleigh visitor center

Places to Go

Learn about all of the places in the park to know before you go

Visitor Center at Fort Raleigh

Fees and Passes

Information on Entrance Fees and Passes at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

Snowy woods at Fort Raleigh

Alerts and Conditions

Park Alerts, Weather Conditions, and Closures

A puppy with white fur

Pets

Information on Pets at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

Virginia Dare Monument in 1896 with 5 people

History and Culture

The People, Places, and Stories of Fort Raleigh and Roanoke Island

A collection of blue-green copper pendants in sand with seashells nearby

Science, Research, and Nature

Explore the scientific side of Fort Raleigh through the archeology and research at the park

Last updated: August 14, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
1401 National Park Drive

Manteo, NC 27954

Phone:

252 473-2111

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