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 July 22 at 2:34AM EDT until July 24 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Beaufort, Greene, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Martin, Northern Outer Banks, Pitt, Tyrrell and Washington. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning. * 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 slow moving cold front will approach and then stall over eastern North Carolina beginning early Thursday morning and lingering through Friday. Rounds of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms could bring localized totals of 4 to 6+ inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
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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