Small sandpipers, called Sanderlings, are common sights on the ocean beach as they search for food in the sand between waves
A boat ride three miles off-shore brings you to the barrier islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Horse watching, shelling, fishing, birding, camping, lighthouse climbing, and touring historic villages--there’s something for everyone at Cape Lookout. Be sure to bring all the food, water, and supplies you need (and carry your trash out of the park) when visiting these remote beaches.
For the 2024-2025 duck hunting season, Cape Lookout National Seashore will continue to use a lottery system to determine the initial order for applicants to register their duck blinds with the park.
Next Generation Logistics has completed the dredging from Back Sound to Lookout Bight. This project was a major collaborative effort between the National Park Service, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Carteret County Government. It was greatly supported by the state of North Carolina, as well as by Congressman Greg Murphy and Senator Thom Tillis.