Cape Hatteras National Seashore ORV Routes

Buxton, North Carolina · NPS beach driving

VERIFY No current status published — verify with the agency before you ride.

Location

Buxton, North Carolina

Type

NPS beach driving

Difficulty

Easier

Fee

NPS ORV permit via recreation.gov (~$50/10-day, ~$120/annual - verify current price)

Phone

252-473-2111

Website

https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/off-road-vehicle-use.htm

Street-licensed 4x4s only; ramp/route status changes constantly for bird/turtle nesting (go.nps.gov/beachaccess). All ORV routes were temporarily closed during Hurricane Erin (Aug 2025) - always check current status. Coords = Cape Point/Buxton area.

Open in the TrailForge app

TrailForge — national off-road park index. Always verify conditions with the managing agency before you ride.