Know before you go
A little care.
A better day out.
Public access
Use the state-park day-use access. Follow dune restoration signs and park pet rules.
Keep the coast wild
Keep an eye on swell and the rising tide. Leave shells and wildlife where they belong; use signed access and never climb around a closure.
With your dog
Pets must be leashed on beach in front of Cape Lookout.
Current dog-zone rules ↗A family day
A state-park beach-and-picnic outing.