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National seashore · NC

Cape Lookout National Seashore

National Park Service
DesignationNational seashore
StateNC
Managed byNational Park Service
Best seasonApr–Oct
On the map
Map showing the location of Cape Lookout National Seashore

About Cape Lookout National Seashore

A boat ride three miles off-shore brings you to the barrier islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Horse watching, shelling, fishing, birding, camping, lighthouse climbing, and touring historic villages--there’s something for everyone at Cape Lookout. Be sure to bring all the food, water, and supplies you need (and carry your trash out of the park) when visiting these remote beaches.

Things to do

Auto touringBoatingCampingHuntingWildlife viewingPaddling

When to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best Apr–OctAverage low–high: 63–75°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 53%8.0 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Cape Lookout National Seashore is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

See it on Recreation.gov →