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Cape Lookout National Seashore Reopens With Limited Services

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October 3, 2018
Repairing cabin roofs at Cape Lookout National Seashore/NPS

Repairing cabin roofs damaged by Hurricane Florence at Cape Lookout National Seashore/NPS

Cape Lookout National Seashore on North Carolina's Outer Banks is reopening after cleanup from Hurricane Florence, albeit with limited services.

  • Seven cabins at Great Island will be reopening on October 5.
    • Original reservation holders will be contacted.
    • If the original reservation holders decline, the cabins will be released to the public on a rolling basis.
    • Services available include fuel, ice, bathhouse, and dump station.
    • Cabins will be added to the “open” inventory as they become available.
  • Long Point cabins remain closed with reservations canceled for the rest of the season. The area will reopen pending completion of dredging operations.
    • Services available include fuel, ice and dump station.
    • No bathhouse or running water available.
  • Beach Camping will resume on Thursday on South Core Banks when ferry operations resume.
    • Use caution as the beach has changed. Please note new signs indicating areas off limits to driving and camping. These areas will reopen as the beach stabilizes.
  • Portsmouth Village has reopened and is accessible by private boat or ferry out of Ocracoke.
  • No camping on North Core Banks until ferry operations resume.
  • No trash service anywhere on beaches at this time. Everything must be packed out.
  • The Harkers Island Visitor Center is reopening on Tuesday, October 2.
    • Hours of operation are daily from 9:00 am to 5 pm.
  • The Beaufort Visitor Information Center is open.
    • Hours of operation are daily from 8:30 am to 5 pm.
  • Reservations for Long Point Cabins have been canceled for the remainder of the season.  

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