Place

Hatteras Island Visitor Center

Wooden building with two double doors at center.
Hatteras Island Visitor Center

NPS Photo

Quick Facts
Location:
Buxton, NC
Significance:
Visitor Center

Cellular Signal, Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Information, Parking - Auto, Parking - Boat Trailer, Parking - Bus/RV, Recycling, Restroom - Accessible, Water - Bottle-Filling Station, Wheelchair Accessible

The Hatteras Island Visitor Center is where you can replenish your water bottles, use the restroom facilities, or browse the items for sale in the gift shop.

Off-road Vehicle Permits

Permits can only be purchased on the Cape Hatteras Off-road Vehicle Permit page at Recreation.gov . With the online process, you can print a 30-day temporary permit at home until the permanent proof-of-permit sticker is received via US mail.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Last updated: July 10, 2025