Beach Access Ramp 55 (Seasonal)

Ramp 55 and Pole Road

Quick Facts

Location:

Hatteras, NC

Significance:

Beach Off-Road Vehicle Route

Amenities

3 listed

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

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

Beach Access Ramp 55 provides off-road vehicle access to the southern stretch of beach on Hatteras Island throughout the year, as well as seasonal (October 15 through April 14) off-road vehicle access to the beach in front of the Village of Hatteras. Pedestrians have access throughout the year in both directions, and can reach the beach by walking across a dedicated boardwalk and sand path that starts at the parking lot to the east of the off-road vehicle ramp.

There are 17 normal parking spaces and one accessible parking spot right before the start of the off-road vehicle part of the ramp. Next to the pedestrian boardwalk and path are an accessible portable restroom, a trash/recycling station, a fishing line recycling station, and a bike rack.

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