NPS Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Explore Cape Hatteras National Seashore with this official National Park Service app! Relax or play on sandy barrier island beaches, in the energetic Atlantic Ocean, or in the nurturing Pamlico Sound. Climb the historic Cape Hatteras and Bodie Island lighthouses. Discover the history of the area known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” and the people who call this remote place home. Watch a variety of bird species migrate along the Atlantic Flyway. All this and more await you in America’s first national seashore!

Features

Map - Official National Park Service map of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The map covers most of the Outer Banks, from Wright Brothers National Memorial north of the seashore all the way down to Ocracoke Island - the southern extent of the seashore. The map is easy to use while outdoors and features descriptions of points of interest across the seashore, beach and sound access locations, and multiple zoom levels. By tapping the “Locate me” icon you will always know where you are.

Explore - Tap the “Explore” button to learn more about points of interest with lively text and photographs.

Tours - Discover the rich natural and cultural resources of the park with self-guided audio tours around the Bodie Island Lighthouse grounds, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse grounds, and the village of Ocracoke.

Special Events and Programs - Get up-to-date information from the National Park Service about what is happening at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

Postcard - With the tap of a button, share a National Park Service digital postcard with friends and family.

Accessibility - Audio-described sites, alternative text images, combined with the built-in iOS accessibility features, make it possible for all to enjoy Cape Hatteras National Seashore.