The trailering, launching, or landing of PWC's on any NPS ocean or soundside beaches, public boat ramps at Oregon Inlet and Ocracoke Island, and the operation of PWC's within the boundaries of Cape Hatteras National Seashore is prohibited by NPS regulation . Park RV dump stations are located near Oregon Inlet, Cape Point, and Ocracoke Campgrounds and are available while NPS campgrounds are open. Dump stations are closed for use at the end of the NPS camping season. On Cape Hatteras National Seashore, open fires are permitted only in grills provided in designated campgrounds and picnic areas. Only Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is open for climbing.
Hours vary according to weather conditions and the availability of volunteers.
Longer hikes can be taken along impoundment dike tops on Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Terns and herons are best seen in the summer. Spring and fall seasons are excellent times to view shorebirds, hawks and songbirds. Ducks and geese are common during the winter season. Contact the Outer Banks Tourist Bureau or the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce for other nearby overnight accommodations.