Cape Hatteras National Seashore: dogs on beaches

Pets are welcome on a 6-foot leash at all times. They are not allowed on designated swim beaches, in buildings, or in any resource closure for nesting birds and turtles.

Source: National Park Service, Cape Hatteras: Pets. Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks

• Cape Hatteras Lighthouse beachDogs on a leash all year