ORV Ramp 43 (Cape Point Area (North)): 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
Drum in spring and fall, blues, Spanish, the occasional cobia from shore.
The Read
Gateway approach to Cape Point from the north. Often the better route when the south ramps are soft.
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: