Cape Hatteras National Seashore has banned beach fires until further notice due to the increased fire risk. The beach fire ban will be lifted once conditions improve. Beach fire permits are suspended until the ban has been lifted.
Approximately three-tenths-of-a-mile stretch of beach in Buxton temporarily closed due to hazards
An approximately three-tenths-of-a-mile long stretch of beach, and adjacent parking lot, in Buxton is temporarily closed due to petroleum contamination and remnant military infrastructure. More
The Junior Ranger Program is a fun way to learn more about the park and how you can help protect it - just like our park rangers! The Junior Ranger Program at Cape Hatteras National Seashore is open to kids of all ages.
To become an official Cape Hatteras National Seashore Junior Ranger, simply grab a Junior Ranger booklet from any of the park visitor centers or museums and complete the pages assigned to your age group. If you visit during the spring through fall, we also ask that you attend one of our ranger programs.
Return your completed booklet to any of the park visitor centers or museums to receive your Junior Ranger badge! This is an in-park program, but you can get started by downloading the Junior Ranger booklet ahead of your visit.
Last updated: November 4, 2021
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1401 National Park Drive
Manteo,
NC
27954
