The Outer Banks 2009 Official Travel Guide - (Page 56) OUTER BANKS OFF-ROAD VEHICLES The Outer Banks, with its spectacular natural beauty, offers visitors opportunities to enjoy pleasures that are far from commonplace. You can drive your off-road vehicle along the many miles of accessible beach as you search for that perfect fishing spot, or sit around a bonfire with the backdrop of the ocean waves. All of this can be enjoyed, but there are a few regulations that must be followed. Duck – ORV’s are permitted on the beach between October 1 and April 30. No permit required. However, there are no public accesses available. Southern Shores and Kitty Hawk – No motorized vehicles allowed on the beach. Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head – Beach driving is only allowed between October 1 and April 30. The Town of Nags Head requires a permit; permits are available at Town Hall, the gas station across from Jockey's Ridge State Park, and local tackle shops for $25.00 each. Upon purchasing a permit, be sure to pick up a map denoting areas open to beach driving and a beach driving rules and regulations booklet. Kill Devil Hills does not require a permit. For more information contact the respective town’s administrative office at (252) 449-5300 (Kill Devil Hills) and (252) 441-5508 (Nags Head). Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area – The first established national seashore, Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area extends more than 70 miles from South Nags Head to Ocracoke Inlet and covers 30,000 acres. The seashore is home to unspoiled beaches, Pea Island Wildlife Refuge, more than 400 species of birds and historic lighthouses and lifesaving stations. While many miles of the seashore are open, portions of the beach may be temporarily closed to Off Road Vehicles due to mandated protection of wildlife and plant species, such as protected birds and sea turtles. Closure boundaries may shrink or expand given the specific behavior or requirements of protected wildlife. In addition, certain areas of beach may be closed due to seasonal pedestrian use or if the beach is too narrow for safe driving. Alternative routes of bypasses may be established if possible. For current information on ORV areas, visit nps.gov/caha/ or outerbanks.org. Where beach driving is permitted in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area, please observe the following rules: • Remember, any law applicable to vehicle use on a paved road in the state of North Carolina also applies to ORV use. • Use only designated beach access ramps and sound-side access roads to enter designated ORV areas. Reckless driving (i.e. cutting circles or defacing the beach) is prohibited. 56 http://www.nps.gov/caha/ http://www.outerbanks.org
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