ORV Ramp Map

Interactive map of all 11 Cape Hatteras National Seashore ORV ramps from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Island. Click markers for details.

ORV Ramp
Air-Down Station

All 11 ORV Ramps

Full list of Cape Hatteras National Seashore ORV ramps with locations and notes.

Ramp #NameNearest TownNotes
1Ramp 1 — Oregon InletNags Head / Oregon InletNorthernmost ramp. Closest to Nags Head and the Bonner Bridge.
2Ramp 2 — Pea IslandPea Island NWRAccess through Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge.
4Ramp 4 — RodantheRodanthePopular surf fishing access near Rodanthe.
23Ramp 23 — SalvoSalvoMid-Hatteras Island access near Salvo.
25Ramp 25 — AvonAvonPrimary Avon access. Near the air-down station.
27Ramp 27 — Avon SouthAvon (south end)Secondary Avon access, south of the village.
34Ramp 34 — Hatteras VillageHatterasMain Hatteras Village access. Near air-down station and ferry.
38Ramp 38 — Hatteras InletHatteras InletSouthernmost Hatteras Island ramp before the ferry.
43Ramp 43 — FriscoFriscoAccess near Frisco, between Hatteras and the inlet.
48Ramp 48 — Ocracoke NorthOcracokeNorthern Ocracoke Island access.
59Ramp 59 — Ocracoke SouthOcracoke (south end)Southernmost ramp on the seashore, near Ocracoke Inlet.

Air-Down Stations

Free air stations for airing down before the beach and airing up before pavement.

Oregon Inlet Air Station

Free air. Available during daylight hours.

Avon Air Station

Free air. Available during daylight hours.

Hatteras Village Air Station

Free air. Available during daylight hours.

Map Tips

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  • • Always check the NPS daily closure map before heading out — ramps can close for wildlife.
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