Hatteras Access Changes

Cape Hatteras Recreational Access Update Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) has made two recent announcements that recreational anglers should be aware of. First, the good news: the Seashore will fast track several off road vehicle (ORV) and pedestrian access projects. These include four new ORV ramps, additional parking, and a new unpaved interdunal road. Second, the uncertain future: an environmental assessment to review wildlife protection buffers and corridors for public access. While an improvement over existing regulations, the new plan falls short in a number of areas. Park Superintendent David Hallac will hold five public meetings to review the proposed changes. Help strengthen the position of public access for recreational use by attending a meeting in your area. Your input is critical to the goal of achieving more reasonable pedestrian and ORV access within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area.

Meetings have been scheduled as follows:

Monday, May 4
Ocracoke, North Carolina
Ocracoke School, 1 Schoolhouse Road
6 PM to 8 PM

Tuesday, May 5
Buxton, North Carolina
Cape Hatteras Secondary School, 48576 Hwy 12
6 PM to 8 PM

Wednesday, May 6
Raleigh, North Carolina
NC State University Campus
McKimmon Conference and Training Center, 1101 Gorman Street
6 PM to 8 PM

Thursday, May 7
Hampton/ Norfolk, Virginia
Embassy Suites Hampton Roads, 1700 Coliseum Drive
6 PM to 8 PM

Friday, May 8
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
Hilton Garden Inn, 5353 N Virginia Dare Trail
6 PM to 8 PM
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