Beach Driving

Despite the recent closings by federal court order, the entire area is NOT closed to 4-wheel driving, only in specific nesting areas. You can still enter ramps outside of Salvo and Avon and drive for miles, just not at Lighthouse point or Oregon Inlet and a few select areas. Do not be misled that beach driving here is a thing of the past despite the DOT sign at Whalebone Junction. Bring your SUV and continue to drive down to fish, swim or sun in many areas both ocean and sound side beaches.