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Beach map

Beach map

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Nags Head Beach Zone 1

Nags Head Ocean Rescue provides water rescue services from April through October. During the summer, Nags Head beaches are patrolled by lifeguards on all-terrain-vehicles as well as fixed stands at the improved beach accesses.

amenities

Beach Access

Beach Access

Metered Parking

Metered Parking

Picnic

Picnic

Playground

Playground

Restrooms

Restrooms

Showers

Showers

Snack Shack

Snack Shack

Gear Rental

Gear Rental

activities

Biking

Biking

Fishing

Fishing

Surfing

Surfing

Swimming

Swimming

Volleyball

Volleyball

prohibitions

No Alcohol

No Alcohol

No Camping

No Camping

No Cars on Sand

No Cars on Sand

No Dogs

No Dogs

No Fire Pits

No Fire Pits

No Fireworks

No Fireworks

No Smoking

No Smoking

hazards

Jellyfish

Jellyfish

Rip Currents

Rip Currents

Sharks

Sharks

Stingrays

Stingrays

Swim at your Own Risk

Beaches and oceans are dynamic natural environments. Crowd conditions, currents, waves, wild animals, and other water and beach conditions can rapidly change. The risks and conditions shown on this site are informational only and not always real-time. Actual conditions may differ. Lifeguards are not always on duty or available. Always remain aware of your surroundings and exercise due care for your own safety and the safety of others around you.

Always check for water warnings or check with a lifeguard before you swim.