Cape Hatteras National Seashore

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Park Closure

Cape Point & Frisco campgrounds and several ORV ramps remain closed

The Cape Point and Frisco campgrounds and several off-road vehicle routes are currently closed. Reopening will begin after conditions improve and post-storm assessments are complete.

Park Closure

Closure of Billy Mitchell Airport for Repaving Project

The Billy Mitchell Airport (HSE) is closed to accommodate a runway pavement rehabilitation project. The project will provide full resurfacing of paved areas, new reflective paint, and new tie-downs and anchors, improving visitor safety and enhancing the overall visitor experience.

Park Closure

Project Safety Closure in Place Near Southernmost Groin in Buxton

Public access is closed for 300 feet north and south of a groin repair project site in Buxton, as well as the adjacent ocean area to the east. Surfers, swimmers, and all other recreationists should stay at least 300 feet from the southernmost groin area for safety purposes.

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Park Grounds
The grounds of Cape Hatteras National Seashore are always open for visitors, though there are resource closures that seasonally affect different parts of the beach.

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