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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:

Cape Lookout National Seashore can be reached without taking a ferry: the Visitor Center on Harkers Island, 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 fA bird with orange bill and orange legs runs along the tide line. Waves in the backgroundA red light illuminates a tent on the sand, with a star filled sky behind it.A seashell lays in the sand, with the sun setting in the background.A sand covered turtles flings sand on the beach while laying eggs.A Jeep drives on the sand in between grass covered dunes.A angler sits in a chair, with two fishing poles in the sand. Lighthouse in background.