Cape Lookout National Seashore
National Seashore · NC
Park Closure · Passenger Ferry Dock Closed; Visitors Deboard via Beach Landing
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.
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/calo
- Location
- Cape Lookout National Seashore (34.827, -76.343)
Track your visit to Cape Lookout National Seashore
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Passport stamp locations
- Beaufort Visitor Information Center
- Great Island Cabin Camp
- Great Island Cabin Office
- Harkers Island Visitor Center
- Light Station Visitor Center
Hours
Cape Lookout National Seashoretoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
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.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
4
- Great Island Cabin Officetoday: 8:00AM - 3:00PMDirections
- Harkers Island Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
- Light Station Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
- Portsmouth Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 4:00PMDirections
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.