North Carolina Coastal Plains Area State Parks
Jockey's Ridge

About:
There are many reasons why millions of people visit Jockey's Ridge State Park. Some come to see the tallest sand dune on the Atlantic coast; others come for the spectacular sunsets. 
At Jockey's Ridge State Park you can experience the world of the desert. Shifting sands, high winds, extreme temperatures and a lack of water make the park resemble barren environments such as the Sahara Desert.
Things to do:
Accessible facilities, education and events, exhibit hall, hang gliding, hiking, picnicking, sailboarding and sandboarding
Park hours:
November-February, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
March and October, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
April and September, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
May-August, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. 
Closed Christmas Day
Park Address/Phone Number:
PO Box 592, Nags Head, NC 27959 
(252) 441-7132
Park fees:
Picnic shelter reservations: $25 per day. Eight shelters, each with two tables and a grill, are available. Drinking water and restrooms are located nearby. Use of the shelters is free unless reservations are requested.

Use of the shelters is free of charge unless reservations are requested.

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