Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

 

Beach Access Info

• Beach Access Map
• Off-road vehicle (ORV) Frequently Asked Questions
• Before driving on designated off-road vehicle routes, we strongly recommend that tire pressure be lowered to at least 20 psi. The softer the sand, the lower the pressure needed. Reinflate tires to normal pressure as soon as possible after returning to paved roads. Many local businesses have air pumps.
• Text CAHAORV to 333111 to receive beach access text alerts.

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Beach Access Status

Dates & times change only when there are updates to report.

Updated
December 19 at 9:30 AM

 

Bodie Island

Ramp 2 (Priority Ramp)

North: Pedestrian access only
Hours: North of ramp open to pedestrians 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Open
Hours: South of ramp open to ORVs 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 4 (Priority Ramp)

North: Open
Hours: Ramp open to ORVs 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Open
Hours: Ramp open to ORVs 24 hours a day
Notes: Seasonal route closes March 15, 2026

 

Hatteras Island

Ramp 23 (Seasonal ORV Ramp open from October 15-April 14)

North: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes: Seasonal ORV route closes April 15, 2026.

South: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes: Seasonal ORV route closes April 15, 2026

Ramp 25 (Priority Ramp)

North: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 27 (Priority Ramp)

North: Open
Hours: Ramp open to ORVs 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Open to pedestrians
Hours: South of the ramp open to pedestrians 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 30

North: Open to pedestrians
Hours: North of the ramp open to pedestrians 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Open
Hours: South of ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 32

North: Open
Hours: Ramp open to ORVs 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Open
Hours: Ramp open to ORVs 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 34 (Seasonal ORV Ramp open from October 15-April 14)

North: Open
Hours: Open 24 hours a day
Notes: Seasonal ORV route opens October 15, 2025.

South: Open
Hours: Open 24 hours a day
Notes: Seasonal ORV route closes April 15, 2026

Ramp 38

North: Open
Hours: Open 24 hours a day
Notes: Seasonal ORV route closes April 15, 2026

South: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 43 (Priority Ramp)

North: Open to ORVs and pedestrians for 0.40 miles
Hours: Ramp open to ORVs 24 hours a day
Notes: Limited pedestrian access due to hazards. Use caution while walking and driving due to hazardous debris associated with recent house collapses.

South: Open
Hours: Ramp open to ORVs 24 hours a day
Notes: Use caution while walking and driving due to hazardous debris associated with recent house collapses.

Ramp 44 (Priority Ramp)

North: Open
Hours: Ramp open to ORVs 24 hours a day
Notes: Use caution while walking and driving due to hazardous debris associated with recent house collapses.

South: Open
Hours: Ramp open to ORVs 24 hours a day
Notes: Use caution while walking and driving due to hazardous debris associated with recent house collapses.

Inside Road (Located between Ramps 44 and 49)

Open
Hours: ORVs can use Inside Road year-round, 24 hours a day.
Notes: ORV permit not required to drive across Inside Road

South Beach Road (ORV permit not required to access parking)

East: Open to pedestrians
Hours: Open to pedestrians 24 hours a day
Notes:

West: Open to pedestrians
Hours: Open to pedestrians 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 48 (Priority Ramp)

East: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

West: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 49 (Priority Ramp)

East: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

West: Open
Hours: Ramp open to ORVs 24 hours a day
Notes: Seasonal portion of ORV route closes April 15, 2026

Ramp 55

East: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes: Seasonal ORV route closes April 15, 2026

West: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes:

Pole Road (Located near entrance to Ramp 55)

Open 24 hours a day

 

Ocracoke Island

Prong Road

West: Open
Hours: Open 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 59

North: Open to pedestrians only
Hours: North of ramp open to pedestrians 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Open
Hours: South of ramp open to ORVs 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 63

North: Open
Hours: Ramp open to ORVs 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Open
Hours: Ramp open to ORVs 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 67

North: Open
Hours: Ramp open to ORVs 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Open
Hours: Ramp open to ORVs 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 68 (Seasonal ORV ramp)

North: Open
Hours: Ramp open 24 hours a day
Notes: Seasonal ORV route closes April 15, 2026

South: Open to pedestrians
Hours: Ramp open to pedestrians 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 70 (Priority Ramp)

North: Open
Hours: Ramp open to ORVs 24 hours a day
Notes:

South: Open
Hours: Ramp open to ORVs 24 hours a day
Notes:

Ramp 72 (Priority Ramp)

North: Open; use Ramp 70 to access this route
Hours: Ramp temporarily closed due to flooding
Notes: Route is open 24 hours a day but use Ramp 70 for access

South: Open; use Ramp 70 to access this route
Hours: Ramp temporarily closed due to flooding
Notes: Route is open 24 hours a day but use Ramp 70 for access

 

Pedestrians have access to all ORV areas, unless otherwise noted

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Mileage Summary

Last Updated: January 8, 2026

The mileage summary is regularly updated from the beginning of the shorebird nesting season through the end of sea turtle nesting season.

	Total	Current	% Open
Bodie Island	5.80	5.80	100%
Vehicle Free Areas	2.00	2.00	100%
ORV Areas	3.8	3.80	100%
Temporary Resource Closures		0.00
Hatteras Island	43.80	43.80	100%
Vehicle Free Areas	14.10	14.10	100%
ORV Areas	29.70	29.70	100%
Temporary Resource Closures		0.00
Ocracoke Island	16.75	16.75	100%
Vehicle Free Areas	5.95	5.95	100%
ORV Areas	10.80	10.80	100%
Temporary Resource Closures		0.00
Seashore Mileage Totals
Vehicle Free Areas	22.05	22.05	100%
ORV Areas	44.30	44.30	100%
Temporary Closures		0.00

 

Ocean Info

• [Daily Rip Current Forecast] [Rip Current Safety Info]

  • Low risk means that wind and/or wave conditions are not expected to support the development of rip currents. Moderate risk means that wind and/or wave conditions support stronger or more frequent rip currents. Only experienced surf swimmers should enter the surf on moderate risk days. High risk means that wind and/or wave conditions support dangerous rip currents. Rip currents on high risk days are life-threatening to anyone entering the surf.