Jockey's Ridge is the tallest
natural sand dune system in
the Eastern United States. Located
in Nags Head, it is one of the
most significant landmarks on
the Outer Banks, North Carolina.
Always changing, always beautiful…
the Friends of Jockey's Ridge
State Park invite you to visit
and explore.
Jockeys Ridge
State Park is located along
the famed Outer Banks in Dare
County, North Carolina. The
park entrance is at Milepost
12 on US 158 By-pass (South
Croatan Highway) in the town
of Nags Head. Facilities include
a natural history museum, restrooms
and 8 picnic shelters with tables
and grills. Camping is not available
at the park.
Activities
include hiking, nature study
and photography, hang gliding
and kite flying. Hikers are
advised to stay on designated
routes to the Ridge. Contact
the Park Ranger for information
concerning hang glider take-off
and landing zones. The view
from atop Jockeys Ridge is the
most spectacular along the Outer
Banks, especially at sunset.
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