Updated Monday, March 30: NC State Parks status during COVID-19 pandemic
Posted on: Monday, March 30, 2020 - 2:54pm |
Fees/FAQs/Rules
Contact the park
252-441-7132
jockeys.ridge@ncparks.gov
Addresses
Visitor center
300 W. Carolista Drive
Nags Head, NC 27959
GPS: 35.9642, -75.6330
Soundside access
330 W. Soundside Road
Nags Head, NC 27959
GPS: 35.9525, -75.6320
Hours
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- November to February:
8:00am to 6:00pm
- March to April:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- May to September:
8:00am to 9:00pm
- October:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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- November to February:
8:00am to 5:00pm
- March to October:
8:00am to 7:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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- November to February:
9:00am to 5:00pm
- March to October:
9:00am to 6:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
Trails at both park accesses are open, but the visitor center and all restrooms are CLOSED. Park gates close at sunset.
All events and programs have been CANCELED until further notice.
Visitors who are not in Dare County: Please note that the Dare County Control Group has made the decision to restrict visitor access to Dare County as of March 17. Checkpoints will be established at entry points to Dare County and NO VISITORS will be allowed access.
Last updated on: Friday, March 20, 2020Additional information
There are no entrance fees to enjoy the park. In addition to park-specific rules, please read the systemwide Park Rules for all North Carolina State Parks.
Hot Sand
Shoes are a must to protect tender feet from hot sand and sandspurs - sand temperatures may be as much as 30 degrees higher than air temperatures.
Fulgurites
Fulgurites are glass tubes formed when lightning hits the sand. Please don't remove the fulgurites.
Hang Gliding
Hang gliding is regulated by park staff for the safety of participants and other visitors. Only persons with a USHPA Hang 1 or other agency-approved rating card may hang glide on Jockey's Ridge. All hang gliders must register with the park office. Hang-gliding activity stops one hour before the park closes.
Visitors may take hang gliding lessons from the private hang-gliding concession located near the park visitor's center. Additional information can be found on the Kitty Hawk Kites website.
Permits
Event permits. Some events—such as weddings, athletic contests, company parties, etc.—may require a Special Activity Permit. If you're unsure whether such a permit is necessary for your event, call the park office beforehand. You can download a Special Activity Permit application or obtain one from the park office.
Research and collection permits. A permit is required for any project involving the collection, removal or disturbance of any natural or cultural resource of any state park unit and for projects that require placing monitoring equipment in any state park unit. Learn more about research and collection permits or fill out a permit application online.
A $25 fee will be charged for all returned checks.
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