ORV Ramp 27 (Salvo South): Access, Fishing, and What to Expect
From our sister site: Ramp access logistics, GPS coordinates, and beach driving rules: OBX Off-Road Beach Access. Need an ORV permit? Cape Hatteras ORV Permit Guide.
Last updated: May 2026. Confirm current access status at NPS Cape Hatteras beach access before you drive.
Where It Is
GPS / coordinates: [OPERATOR INPUT NEEDED — paste decimal-degrees coordinates from the NPS ramp map. Recommended format: 35.1234, -75.5678. Source: NPS Cape Hatteras Beach Access.]
What’s Typical Here
Similar to Ramp 23 — sea mullet, blues, pompano.
The Read
Often less crowded than Ramp 23 next door.
Access Requirements
NPS ORV permit required. See the ORV permit walkthrough for details.
Parking and Walk-On Access
[OPERATOR INPUT NEEDED — fill the following from a recent visit:
• Walk-on parking: how many spaces, paved vs. gravel, distance from NC-12.
• Restrooms: vault toilet on site? Nearest flush toilets?
• Cell signal: which carriers reach reliably?
• Trash / fish-cleaning: available or pack-it-out?
• Walk-on access: how long is the walk to the water? Sand depth?]
Current Closure Status
Closure status changes weekly during nesting season (typically March through August) and after major storms. Always check the live NPS status before you drive — a closed ramp ends a trip fast: