The ferry dock servicing the Cape Lookout Lighthouse area is closed for repairs. Visitors will deboard the ferry in front of the lighthouse. To reach the boardwalk, visitors will need to walk 5–10 minutes on soft sand. Depending on the tide, visitors may also need to walk through water.
Due to an approaching storm system, Ferry operations have been modified over the weekend of October 17 – 19. Please contact your desired ferry service operator for updated information regarding schedule times and operations. The Great Island Cabin Camp and Long Point Ferry access will continue through 11:00 p.m. on October 16 and will operate until approximately midday on October 17 to facilitate the evacuation of visitors. Harkers Island Visitor Center will remain open throughout this operational period.
Cape Lookout National Seashore
Cape Lookout National Seashore has 3 offshore barrier islands that are open 24 hours and 365 days a year (weather permitting). Operating hours for visitor centers and other services will vary throughout the year.