The Cape Hatteras National Seashore is managed by the National Park Service (NPS) (https://www.nps.gov/caha/index.htm) and is one of NC's most treasured resources and destinations for tourists, birdwatchers, anglers of all kinds, and general outdoors enthusiasts.

Regulations and guidelines for using this national resource may be found at the following links on the NPS website and include permits and maps for driving on designated beaches and current beach alerts, restrictions, and conditions.

These are essential links for beachgoers - especially those accessing the beach with their 4WD ORVs. The continued and ongoing use of these beaches is a privilege, and it is the responsibility of all of us to abide by NPS rules, regulations, and guidelines to ensure this priceless resource remains open to the public for generations to come!

NPS Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Permit:
https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htm#ORV

NPS ORV Map:
https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/images/2018-CAHA-ORV-BeachAccessMap-Final-600dpi-20180402_2.jpg?maxwidth=1200&maxheight=1200&autorotate=false

NPS Beach Alerts and Conditions:
https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/conditions.htm