Jockeys Ridge State Park
This is a day-use only park with no overnight camping facilities. The closest state park with camping is Pettigrew State Park.
Flood Watch issued October 11 at 2:21AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Coastal Onslow, East Carteret, Hatteras Island, Inland Onslow, Jones, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Northern Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island, Pamlico, Southern Craven and West Carteret. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A plume of tropical moisture will overspread the area and will combine with strong lift and weak to moderate instability to support areas of intense rainfall rates and an accompanying risk of flooding. Additional rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are forecast, with locally higher amounts possible. The highest amounts are expected to be where bands of thunderstorms are most persistent. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 11 at 2:18AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3 PM Sunday.
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 10 at 8:13PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3:00 PM Sunday.
About
Jockeys Ridge State Park preserves the tallest living sand dune system on the Atlantic coast, rising dramatically from the Outer Banks landscape near Nags Head, North Carolina. The park offers two access points: the Main Access with a visitor center, exhibits, and picnic shelters, and the Soundside Access providing beach access to Roanoke Sound. This is a day-use only park with no overnight camping facilities. The closest state park with camping is Pettigrew State Park. Popular activities include hang gliding with lessons available, kite flying, sandboarding on the dunes, hiking, swimming, paddling, kiteboarding, and windsurfing. Pets are allowed on leash but not inside buildings; paw protection is recommended due to hot sand. The park is free for day use and is open year-round, closing only on Christmas Day. Main Access hours are 8 a.m. to 6-9 p.m. seasonally, while Soundside Access hours are 8 a.m. to 5-7 p.m. The Visitor Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Directions
Located at Milepost 12 on US 158 Bypass (South Croatan Highway) in Nags Head.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $55 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| jockeys.ridge@ncparks.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (252) 573-6108 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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