Beach Driving

Beach Driving Season

Vehicles with a proper Town permit (which costs $25), are allowed on the beach in both Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills from October 1st through April 30th each year. 

For more information on beach driving in Nags Head, please call Nags Head's Town Hall at 252-441-5508. For more information on beach driving in Kill Devil Hills, please call their police department at 252-449-5537.

Driving on the Beach in Nags Head is Permitted From October 1 Through April 30

Beach area with tire tracks in sand

Locations

Permits are available at the following locations:

  • Nags Head Town Hall
    5401 S Croatan Highway
    Nags Head NC 27959
    • From 8:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Kill Devil Hills Town Hall
    102 Town Hall Drive
    Kill Devil Hills NC 27948
    • From 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Nags Head tackle shops

Maps, Rules & Regulations

Upon purchasing a permit, be sure to pick up (or download from this page) a map denoting areas open to beach driving and beach driving rules and regulations for both towns:

Documents

  1. Beach Driving Map (PDF)
  2. Beach Driving Regulations (PDF)

Assistance

Unable to fish from the beach because you are disabled? Find information on this ATV Use page.

Closures

There are no closures at this time.