Beach Access Ramp 23 (Seasonal)

Curving path to the beach

Quick Facts

Location:

Salvo, NC

Significance:

Beach Off-Road Vehicle Route

Amenities

3 listed

Beach/Water Access, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Recycling

Ramps are subject to closure. For the most current status of beach access ramps, go to https://go.nps.gov/beachaccess.

Beach Access Ramp 23 provides year-round pedestrian access to the beaches in front of and south of the village of Salvo, North Carolina. From October 15 through April 14, off-road vehicle access to the village beaches is provided from this ramp, as long as no resource closures are in effect.

There are fourteen normal-sized parking spaces available at this location.

Island Life

With scarce fresh water, intense sunlight, and ocean winds that sap moisture from all living things, most humans see island life as harsh. For the plants and animals that live here, it is ideal. They are well adapted to the various island habitats that include sand dune, shrub thicket, and salt marsh. Each habitat is unique. Some plants and animals move back and forth between multiple habitats, while others are specialized to only one environment.
 

Off-road Vehicle Use

For beaches open to off-road-vehicle use, an off-road vehicle permit is required. Annual permits (from date of purchase) are $120 and 10-day permits are $50. Vehicles must be licensed, insured and registered; you must present your driver's license and vehicle registration. Permits must be purchased online at Recreation.gov