Ranger Station at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore - Buxton NC
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 35° 15.072 W 075° 31.692
18S E 451948 N 3901028
This Ranger Station is located at the Cape Hatteras Light Station in Buxton NC. There are three visitor centers, each located on a barrier island. There one may obtain a NPS cancellation stamp.
Waymark Code: WM16RPD
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 09/26/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bitmapped
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The GPS Coordinates above are for the Hatteras Island Visitor Center.

From Wikipedia

"Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a United States national seashore which preserves the portion of the Outer Banks of North Carolina from Bodie Island to Ocracoke Island, stretching over 70 miles (110 km), and is managed by the National Park Service. Included within this section of barrier islands along N.C. 12, but outside the national seashore boundaries, are Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and several communities, such as Rodanthe, Buxton, and Ocracoke. Cape Hatteras is a combination of natural and cultural resources, and provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities.

Once dubbed the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" for its treacherous currents, shoals, and storms, Cape Hatteras has a wealth of history relating to shipwrecks, lighthouses, and the US Lifesaving Service. The islands also provide a variety of habitats and are a valuable wintering area for migrating waterfowl. The park's fishing and surfing are considered the best on the East Coast.

Visitor centers
There are three visitor centers, each located on a barrier island. The visitor centers offer information about the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, ranger programs, and a bookstore.

The Bodie Island Visitor Center is located in the north, adjacent to the Bodie Island Lighthouse, which is open for tours seasonally.
The Hatteras Island Visitor Center and Museum of the Sea is located in the Cape Hatteras Light keeper's quarters, in Buxton, North Carolina. Exhibits include the history, maritime heritage and natural history of the Outer Banks and the lighthouse.
Ocracoke Island Visitor Center is located in Ocracoke, North Carolina near the Ocracoke Lighthouse."

(visit link)
Permits: no

Maps: yes

Public Restrooms: yes

Trail Conditions: yes

Website if it is available: [Web Link]

Hours of Operation: 9:30 am — 4:30 pm

Off Road Directions: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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