The park is closed December 25. Pilots who wish to stay longer for other purposes may tie down at the Dare County Regional Airport, where fuel and rental cars are available. CAR - The park is located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in the town of Kill Devil Hills. The Visitor Center is 15 miles northeast of Manteo, NC on US-158.
Summers are generally hot and humid.
Windy conditions make temperatures feel cooler than they actually are. Protect against sunburn, especially spring through fall. Sand spurs and prickly pear cactus are abundant on park grounds, proper footwear is recommended. Accessibility Visitor Center parking lots, rest rooms, the historic trail, exhibits and most interpretive talks are accessible. Audio tours of the visitor center exhibits are available for the sight impaired.