While most beaches in the Outer Banks don’t allow pets, there are plenty of areas that do. Some of the pet-friendly places to visit include the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Jockeys Ridge State Park, and Nags Head Woods. In addition, there are several Outer Banks beaches that allow pets.
While the rules and restrictions vary, in general dogs should be licensed, have current rabies tags, be under their owner's control, and cleaned up after at all times. Following is more information on the various pet-friendly beaches of the Outer Banks.
Currituck County: Leashes are required, but there are no length requirements. Duck Leash law requires that the lead be no longer than ten feet in length. Pets are allowed to play unleashed on the beach as long as they are under the close supervision of their owner. Duck is also home to year-round pet-friendly beaches. For more information, call 252.255.1234
Southern Shores Just like in Duck, the leash law requires that the lead be no longer than ten feet in length. From May 15th to September 15th of each year, animals are prohibited on the town’s beaches. Leash laws enforced remainder of year. For more information, call 252.261.2394
Kitty Hawk: The leash law in Kitty Hawk requires that leads be no longer than six feet in length. There are also restrictions on the times at which pets need to be on a six foot lead – pets are allowed on six foot leads between the hours of 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM from the Friday before Memorial Day to the day after Labor Day. At all other times the leash may be extended, but must be retractable to twelve feet. Well trained dogs may be unleashed under close supervision of their owner, with the leash-less distance not to exceed 30 feet between dog and owner. As the rules for Kitty Hawk are very intricate, it’s recommended that pet owners call 252.261.3552.
Kill Devil Hills: Here, leash law requires that the lead be no longer than ten feet in length. The exception to the pet-friendly standard is that no dogs other than working dogs for the disabled are allowed on the beaches from the hours of 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily starting May 15th and ending on September 15th annually. For more information on the rules, please call 252.449.5300
Nags Head: Leash law for Nags Head requires leashes shorter than ten feet in length. Leashed pets are allowed on the town’s beaches year round. For additional information, call 252.441.5508.
Manteo: The leash law requires that leads be no longer than six feet in length. Leashed pets are allowed on the waterfront year round. For more information, call 252.473.2133
Cape Hatteras National Seashore: The leash laws at the National Parks require that leads are no longer than six feet in length. For more information on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, please call 252.473.2111
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