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George's Outer Banks Fishing Pages
(So much beach, so little time!)
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| Location | Rules |
|---|---|
| Corolla | Driving permitted after the paved road ends heading north through Corolla. |
| Duck | No Driving permitted |
| Southern Shores | No Driving permitted |
| Kitty Hawk | No Driving permitted |
| Kill Devil Hills | Driving permitted Oct. 1 thru April 30th (some areas may be closed to driving due to beach erosion and unsafe conditions.) |
| Nags Head | Oct. 1 thru April 30th a beach driving permit needed ($25) Available at the Nags Head Town offices and many tackle shops. |
| Hatteras Island to Ocracoke | Signs located at the various beach access ramps will state if driving is permitted on that particular area of the beach. (see below) |
| For more information, contact the respective town's administrative office at: | |
Southern Shores - 919.261.2394 | Kitty Hawk - 919.261.3552 |
Kill Devil Hills - 919.480.4000 | Nags Head - 919.441.5508 |
The Outer Banks, with its spectacular natural beauty and unique environment, offers visitors opportunities to enjoy pleasures that are far from commonplace. Not all the places to visit are on well-paved roads. Here, you can drive your off-road vehicle along many miles of accessible beach as you search for that perfect fishing spot or explore our pristine beaches, as the waves lap at your tires. All this can be enjoyed, but there are a few regulations that must be followed.
Driving an off-road vehicle (ORV) on the beach can be fun and adventurous, but where beach driving is permitted, there are general rules to follow: The Standard speed limit is 25mph; enter and leave the beach only at designated, open ramps - never between or on the dunes; drive only on that portion of the beach which lies between the foot of the dunes and the ocean; proceed with caution and consideration for other beach users; open containers of alcohol are prohibited in vehicles; your vehicle must have a state road registration and valid license plate; the operator must have a current driver's license.
The use of off-road vehicles (ORV) on the beaches along Hatteras National Seashore is permitted year-round, with some limitations. No permit is currently required to drive on the National Park Service (NPS) beaches, but it is advisable to check with a ranger to understand NPS guidelines and assure that you are not entering a closed zone. Please note that driving in the Pea Island Refuge is strictly prohibited. For current information on open zones and guidelines, contact the National Park Service Headquarters, Cape Hatteras Group at 919.473.2111, or visit any NPS visitor center facility located throughout the park.
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