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     Below you will find our compilation of community information for Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands of the Outer Banks. For your convenience, use the Quick Jump feature to the right to quickly access the category of information you desire. Then simply click on the name of the location to find all the helpful details, including maps, e-mail contacts, websites links and photo galleries.
     Our Community section includes helpful information for visitors and locals alike such as Beach Accesses, Boat Ramps, Community Parks, Churches and Daycare Centers. Homeowners, residents and those looking to relocate may find our Government Offices section helpful with information on Federal, State, County and Town offices. Additionally, we provide information on local Police, Fire and Ocean Rescue Departments as well as Emergency Medical Services, public transportation and much more. Please be aware that many of the County, State and Federal Offices serving Hatteras Island are located in Manteo and throughout the Northern Outer Banks Region, if you are not able to locate the information you need please check there for more information. Likewise, many of the County, State and Federal government offices for Ocracoke are located in Swan Quarter in Hyde County.
     We only list categories in our quick jump if we have information for you. Locate information for any town, by visiting that specific towns’ community section.

Beach Accesses
Angel Fish Road Beach Access
A public beach access with a long walk.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Antillas Road Beach Access
A public beach access with great surf fishing.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Dolphin Lane Beach Access
Fish, sunbathe, or look for Dolphins.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Due East Beach Access
This beach access has great fishing.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Dune Way Beach Access
A community beach access.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Gulls Cry Way Beach Access
A public beach access with a long walk.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Hatteras Lane Beach Access
A public beach access with a long walk.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Kinnakeet Lane Beach Access
A nice public beach access.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Nova Drive Beach Access
A nice public beach access.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Ocean Lane Beach Access
A nice public beach access.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Ocean View Drive Beach Access
A community beach access with a long wooden walkway.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Ocracoke Beach Access # 59
Two short sand paths with paved parking.
Ocracoke, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Ocracoke Pony Pasture Beach Access
Picnic tables, ponies, & a wheelchair accessible ramp to a great beach view
Ocracoke, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Old Lighthouse Site Beach Access
A public beach access at the original site of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
Buxton, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Pamlico Court Beach Access
This access is a sand path only.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Ramp 23 Beach & 4x4 Access
Public 4x4 access with 15 paved parking spaces.
Salvo, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Ramp 27 Beach & 4x4 Access
A nice 4x4 access halfway between Salvo and Avon.
Salvo, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Ramp 30 Beach & 4x4 Access
This 4x4 ramp and beach access is North of Avon.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Ramp 34 Beach & 4x4 Access
This beach access is North of Avon and a fisherman's favorite.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Ramp 38 Beach & 4x4 Access
Ramp 38 provides a quick 4x4 access to the beach.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Ramp 43 Beach & 4x4 Access
Public beach access with a trailer pumpout station.
Buxton, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Ramp 44 Beach & 4x4 Access
Public beach access with great fishing, near the lighthouse.
Buxton, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Ramp 49 Beach & 4x4 Access
Public beach access with 4x4 access.
Hatteras, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Ramp 55 Beach & 4x4 Access
Public beach access with 4x4 access.
Hatteras, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Ramp 59 Beach & 4x4 Access
A popular beach access near the ferry docks.
Ocracoke, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Ramp 67 Beach & 4x4 Access
A great Outer Banks 4x4 access on the North side of Ocracoke.
Ocracoke, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Ramp 68 Beach & 4x4 Access
Located conveniently beside the Ocracoke campground.
Ocracoke, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Ramp 70 Beach & 4x4 Access
A nice 4x4 access beside the Ocracoke airport.
Ocracoke, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Ramp 72 Beach & 4x4 Access
This access takes you to nice wide beaches.
Ocracoke, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Sailfish Lane Beach Access
A public beach access with a wooden walkway.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Sandfiddler Lane Beach Access
A public beach access with a long walk.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
South Beachcomber Drive Beach Access
A nice Outer Banks family vacation spot.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Sunfish Court Beach Access
A good Outer Banks beach access for fishing, and sunbathing.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Tern Street Beach Access
A Kinnakeet Shores community beach access with a long wooden walkway.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Tigrone Street Beach Access
A long walk to a public beach access North of the pier.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Wahoo Circle Beach Access
A public beach access with a long walk.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Boat Ramps & Launches
Ocracoke Public Boat Ramp
A nice public boat ramp with picnic tables.
Ocracoke, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Community Attractions
British Cemetary
A historic landmark
Ocracoke, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Buxton Woods Coastal Reserve Maritime Forest
Great hiking trails, and wildlife.
Buxton, NC | Southern Outer Banks | Phone:252-261-8891
Ocracoke Pony Pasture
Ponies, picnic tables, and the ocean across the street.
Ocracoke, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Community Parks
Ocracoke Pony Pasture
Ponies, picnic tables, and the ocean across the street.
Ocracoke, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Visitor Centers
Ocracoke Island Visitor Center
A quaint little visitor center in the heart of Ocracoke.
Ocracoke, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Water Accesses
Ocracoke Public Boat Ramp
A nice public boat ramp with picnic tables.
Ocracoke, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Ocracoke Sound Access # 1
Explore a secret sound view, better have 4 wheel drive.
Ocracoke, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Ocracoke Sound Access # 2
Parking, with a trailer washout, and fish cleaning table.
Ocracoke, NC | Southern Outer Banks
Soundside Boat Access
A quiet little soundside access.
Avon, NC | Southern Outer Banks
EMS & Ambulance Services
Dare County EMS Station 3
Dare County EMS Headquarters for the Hatteras
Buxton, NC | Southern Outer Banks | Phone:9-1-1


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