Place

South Beach Road

The shell and sand path leads toward to the horizon, where the path disappears into the dunes that separate the marshy lands around the path from the Atlantic Ocean.
Approaching the beach

Quick Facts
Location:
Buxton, NC
Significance:
Beach Off-Road Vehicle Route

Beach/Water Access

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

Beach Access Ramp 45 provides pedestrians coming from Cape Point Campground access to the beach on the western side of Cape Hatteras throughout the year.

The path is approximately 1½-mile from the roundabout to the beach. After the first bend in the path, it does cross the Inside Road, so be sure to watch for off-road vehicles traveling down that route from either direction.

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 

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

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Last updated: November 7, 2021