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Oregon Inlet Boat Ramp

Oregon Inlet

Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago

City: Nags Head, NC
County: Dare County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 35.79670398, -75.54892699
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About This Access Site
The Oregon Inlet Boat Ramp, located adjacent to the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center near the Bonner Bridge in Nags Head, offers a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and boaters accessing Oregon Inlet. The facility features five launching lanes, courtesy docks, and approximately 75 parking spaces for vehicles with trailers, making it well-suited for both small and larger watercraft. The ramp is situated directly off NC Highway 12 for easy access.

Oregon Inlet is known as a world-class fishing destination and welcomes kayaking activity. The area provides access to excellent recreational opportunities along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, with the nearby Oregon Inlet Campground available for overnight stays (reservations required via Recreation.gov; call 252-441-6246). A full-service tackle shop, retail store, and food service are located at the Fishing Center, providing supplies and refreshments. For paddlers seeking alternative access, ORV Ramp 4 on the northern end of the inlet offers beach access with a 4WD vehicle.
Federal Facility Information
252-441-6246 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Oregon Inlet Campground is the northernmost campground on Cape Hatteras National Seashore. When camping here, you are within a short distance of the full service town of Nags Head to the north, and the world class fishing at Oregon Inlet to the south.Recreation
The beach adjacent to the campground can be reached by foot from your campsite as well as by vehicle with a Cape Hatteras...

Overview
Oregon Inlet Campground is the northernmost campground on Cape Hatteras National Seashore. When camping here, you are within a short distance of the full service town of Nags Head to the north, and the world class fishing at Oregon Inlet to the south.Recreation
The beach adjacent to the campground can be reached by foot from your campsite as well as by vehicle with a Cape Hatteras Off-Road Vehicle Permit. Popular activities include fishing, swimming, surfing, birding, and shell hunting. The calmer waters of the sound to the west of the campground can be accessed at the public boat launch at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. Popular sound side opportunities include crabbing, clamming, paddle-boarding, boating, and fishing. Facilities
Each of the three loops in the campground have a bath house with flush toilets, potable water, and outdoor unheated/cold showers. Each campsite has a paved parking pad, picnic table, and charcoal grill. There are limited sites with RV hook-ups. A dump and water fill station are located directly across Highway 12 at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center and are free of charge for campers.Natural Features
The campground is located on the east side of the barrier island, just a short walk through the dunes to the expansive waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Sea Oats and other native flowering plants blanket the dunes providing a picturesque backdrop for your camping experience.
Nearby Attractions
The historic Bodie Island Lighthouse is approximately four miles north of Oregon Inlet Campground on NC Highway 12. The Bodie Island Lighthouse is open seasonally for self-guided climbs. Climb tickets are available on a first come, first served basis and can only be purchased from www.recreation.gov. Tickets go on sale at 7am for that day's climbs only. Tickets may only be purchased on the same day of your intended climb. Coquina Beach Day Use Area is located directly across HWY 12 from the Bodie Island Lighthouse access road. The day use area provides a vehicle free beach perfect for families. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Coquina Beach is staffed with lifeguards to ensure the safety of visitors. Other amenities at Coquina Beach include a bathhouse with outdoor cold showers, flush toilet restrooms, water fountains, and a boardwalk to the beach.

Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (252) 475-9054.Charges & Cancellations
Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes.
Cancellation Fee: A service fee will be withheld from any refunds for a cancelled reservation.

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