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Cape Lookout National Seashore NC

Lat, Long: 34.8267961, -76.34319082

Designation: National Seashore

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.

Weather:

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.

Directions:

Only two areas of Cape Lookout National Seashore can be reached without taking a ferry: the Visitor Center on Harkers Island and the Visitor Information Center in Beaufort, NC. Please note: the park mailing address does not bring you to the Harkers Island Visitor Center parking lot. If you are using a GPS device - use the parking lot coordinates (34.68494, -74.52725) or the following "address" which approximates the location of the parking lot entrance: 1800 Island Rd, Harkers Island, NC 28531

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Address/Contact:

1800 Island Rd

Harkers Island, US, 28531

Phone: 2527282250

Email: CALO_VC@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

: Black & white patterned tower of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse stands against a blue & white cloud fMature sea oat plant seed heads gracefully drooping in the sunsmall sandpipers poke their bills in the sand while waves break in the background2 ladies sit in beach chairs on the sand with their feet in the waterA surf fisherman stands in the water holding his surf rod and watching the waves