Cape Lookout National Seashore

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131 Charles St
Harkers Island, NC 28531
+1 (252) 728-2250
https://www.nps.gov

Cape Lookout National Seashore in Harkers Island, North Carolina offers visitors a unique and undeveloped island experience. With activities such as horse watching, shelling, fishing, birding, camping, lighthouse climbing, and touring historic villages, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Visitors are advised to bring their own supplies and carry out their trash when visiting these remote beaches.

From world-class fishing and pristine beaches to backcountry camping and historic villages, Cape Lookout National Seashore provides a range of attractions for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. With ferry services available for transportation to and from the islands, visitors can explore the barrier islands and experience the beauty of this International Dark Sky Park. The park is also home to multiple protected species, making it an ideal destination for wildlife enthusiasts.

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Valerie D.
7/2/2025

Great place to visit. They have a visitors center with a shuttle ferry that will take you over the lighthouse and also you can stop.at Shackleford Island to see the wild horses. The ferry is...

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Daniel K.
3/21/2025

Nice park. No frills visitor center. Islands are a bit challenging to get to but that makes it a little adventure. Islands are fun to walk around on and see horses, but scenery not that much...

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A L.
7/19/2025

Definitely recommend taking a trip on the Harkers Island Ferry to Cape Lookout and Shakleford Banks. We went with our family and had the absolute best time!! Got to see the lighthouse, found the...

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James M.
7/28/2024

This is one of my new favorites as we work our way through the National Park Stamp Book. Beautiful area with a very nice visitor center staffed with super friendly & informative staff. We enjoyed...

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Jeffrey M.
6/2/2023

Ferry to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse leaves every 30 minutes from the visitor centre. The ferry can also drop you off at Shackleford Banks, where wild horses roam. Be prepared to step into the...

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