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Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach is an Atlantic beach on Ocracoke Island in North Carolina's Outer Banks. It lies within Cape Hatteras National Seashore and is managed by the National Park Service, with seasonal lifeguard coverage provided in a designated swimming area. The beach is intended for swimming and general seaside recreation, while its barrier-island setting also exposes visitors to changing surf, currents, weather, and wildlife conditions.
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How do you access Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach?
Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach is located on Ocracoke Island in North Carolina's Outer Banks and is accessible via free ferries. Visitors must take the Hatteras Inlet ferry or the Swan Quarter ferry to reach the island. Once on Ocracoke, the beach is a short drive down NC-12.
Is Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach part of the National Park Service?
Yes, Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach is managed by the National Park Service as part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The NPS provides the lifeguards who patrol the designated swimming areas during the peak summer season. This federal protection ensures the shoreline remains pristine and undeveloped.
Are there wild horses near Ocracoke Island?
While the mainland Outer Banks are famous for wild horses at Corolla, Ocracoke Island is home to a specific herd of banker horses kept in a penned pasture. These wild horses are cared for by the National Park Service and are descendants of Spanish mustangs. They can easily be viewed by visitors driving along the main highway.
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