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National Seashore

Cape Hatteras

The first-order Fresnel lens is visible in the lantern room of the Bodie Island Lighthouse.
Bodie Island Lighthouse still has its first-order Fresnel lens. NPS Photo

Overview

The sound of ocean waves, the starry night sky, or the calm of the salt marshes, you can experience it all. Shaped by the forces of water, wind, and storms these islands are ever changing. The plants, wildlife, and people who live here adapt continually. Whether you are enjoying the beach, kayaking the sound, or climbing the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse there is something for everyone to explore!

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Hours

  • Sunday: All Day
  • Monday: All Day
  • Tuesday: All Day
  • Wednesday: All Day
  • Thursday: All Day
  • Friday: All Day
  • Saturday: All Day

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    The first-order Fresnel lens is visible in the lantern room of the Bodie Island Lighthouse.
    The first-order Fresnel lens is visible in the lantern room of the Bodie Island Lighthouse.
    A young girl paddles across the water with the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse visible in the distance.
    A young girl paddles across the water with the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse visible in the distance.
    Black and white painting of the brick Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
    Black and white painting of the brick Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
    Two kids play in the sand.
    Two kids play in the sand.