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Cape Lookout National Seashore

National Seashore North Carolina

A boat ride three miles off-shore brings you to the barrier islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Horse watching, shelling, fishing, birding, camping, lighthouse climbing, and touring historic villages--there’s something for everyone at Cape Lookout. Be sure to bring all the food, water, and supplies you need (and carry your trash out of the park) when visiting these remote beaches.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

Spring: Temperatures generally range from 50 F to 70+ F. Rain & wind are common Summer: Temperatures usually range from 80 F to 100 F with high humidity (80-90%). Average wind speed is 10-15 mph. Be prepared with plenty of water. With little shade on the islands, an umbrella to provide shade from the sun is a good idea. Fall: Temperatures usually range from the high 70 F to the upper 40 F. Winter: Temperatures usually range from 50 F - 32 F. Winds can be strong. Dress in layers.

Address

1800 Island Rd, Harkers Island, NC 28531

Activities & Topics

Auto and ATV ATV Off-Roading Auto Off-Roading Astronomy Stargazing Boating Camping Backcountry Camping Canoe or Kayak Camping Fishing Saltwater Fishing Hunting and Gathering Hunting Paddling Canoeing Kayaking Junior Ranger Program Swimming Saltwater Swimming Wildlife Watching Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Burial Cemetery and Gravesite Enslavement Maritime Coastal Defenses Lighthouses Wars and Conflicts Civil War Animals Horses (wild) Tortoises and Turtles Night Sky Astronomy Unique Species Endangered