Are Nags Head beaches public?
Nags Head has more than 40 public beach accesses which may include parking, restrooms and showers, and handicapped accessible facilities. Nags Head and South Nags Head access points with parking are located at the following sites, which are listed from north to south: Albatross Street. Gallery Row.
Can you drive your car on the beach in the Outer Banks?
Driving on The Beach in The Outer Banks. The use of off-road vehicles (ORVs) is a long-standing way for visitors to enjoy the Seashore’s ocean beaches and soundside waters. Beach driving is allowed year round on Hatteras Island and October 1-April 30 in Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills.
Do you need a permit to drive on the beach in Nags Head?
A beach driving permit is required for driving on all Outer Banks beaches, except the northern 4WD beaches of Carova. Permits are available from the National Park Service for driving in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, or from the respective towns, (like Nags Head or Kill Devil Hills), in the central Outer Banks.
How do I get a permit to drive on the beach in Nags Head?
Where to Get a Permit. Beach driving permits are required and can be purchased 8 am – 5 pm, M-F, at KDH Town Hall, second floor at the Cashier’s Desk, located at 102 Town Hall Drive. Nags Head Permits (which allow you to drive in KDH) are available at Nags Head Town Hall or local bait & tackle shops.
Can you have alcohol on the beach in Nags Head?
Alcohol regulations – Alcohol is allowed on the town beaches, however visitors should be sure and pick up all trash before leaving the shoreline. Open containers in a vehicle are illegal in North Carolina, even on the 4WD accessible beaches.
Can you have alcohol on the beach in the Outer Banks?
It is perfectly legal to enjoy alcoholic beverages on the beaches on the Outer Banks, but it is certainly no free-for-all. For one, glass containers are a real big no-no on the beaches. That’s because they can break, get lost in the sand, and become a real danger to the people using the beach including yourself.
Can you drive on beach in Nags Head?
Four-wheel drive, state inspected vehicles with a proper Town permit ($25), are allowed on the beach in both Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills from October 1st through April 30th each year. For more information on beach driving in Nags Head, please call Nags Head’s Town Hall at 252-441-5508.
How much is a Nags Head beach driving permit?
Beach Driving Season Four-wheel drive, state inspected vehicles with a proper Town permit ($25), are allowed on the beach in both Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills from October 1st through April 30th each year.
Can you smoke on the beach in Nags Head?
There are no restrictions on smoking on the beaches of the Outer Banks. Avoid tossing your finished butts on the ground as this is littering, which is not only frowned upon but forbidden from occurring in all portions of the Outer Banks.