Plan Your Visit
Key Information
Cape Hatteras National Seashore does not charge an entrance fee. Fees are charged for camping, lighthouse climbs, and Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) permits. Visit "Fees and Passes" for more information.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a entrance fee-free park. Permit fees are charged for off-road vehicle use, campground reservations, and lighthouse climbing.
2024 Free Entrance Days in the National ParksCome experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
There is no entry fee for Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Check the following table for costs of various services and activities within the park.
The following National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands passes provide reduced activity fee rates as listed above:
Visit the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes website for additional details about the various passes.
Educational Groups
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse climbing fees may be waived for educational groups visiting the park as part of their accredited curriculum. The fee waiver application and associated materials must be submitted at least four weeks prior to your visit.
Due to tour number limitations, there is no fee waiver for Bodie Island Lighthouse climbs.
Every Kid in a Park This initiative allows every fourth-grade student and her or his family to visit over 2,000 federal lands—such as national parks, national forests, and national wildlife refuges—for free! For additional information, and to print off a paper pass, visit everykidoutdoors.gov. |
Last updated: October 9, 2024