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05/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/12/2026 08:54

Beach Nourishment Activities Close Ramp 38 Parking Lot and Delay Access to Beach Route

Date:
May 12, 2026
Contact: NPS Public Affairs

MANTEO, N.C. - From May 18 through July 15, Cape Hatteras National Seashore will close the parking lot at off-road vehicle ramp 38, located south of Avon, N.C., to accommodate Dare County's beach nourishment project. During this time, visitors to the beach at ramp 38 can expect intermittent, short-term delays entering and exiting the ramp as workers move equipment to and from the beach.

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