Kitty Hawk Beach Information

Before pouring on the sun tan lotion, review the following beach regulations and information that will help ensure a great Kitty Hawk beach day.

Pets - Dogs are welcome on public beaches in Kitty Hawk, however the owner must remove all pet waste. From 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on the Friday before Memorial Day until the day after Labor Day, dogs must be on a leash that's 6' feet long at the most. Kitty Hawk is also home to the Dare County Dog Park, which is located at 900 W. Kitty Hawk Road.

ATVs - ATVs are not allowed on the beaches except by roving lifeguard patrols.

Alcohol - Alcohol is permitted on the Kitty Hawk beaches, however glass is not allowed on any town beaches. As such, visitors should stick to portable plastic containers or cans when enjoying a shoreside drink.

Fires - Bonfires are not allowed anywhere on the Kitty Hawk beaches, dunes, or within the local neighborhoods. Visitors can head to the Nags Head public beaches for a bonfire, where permits can be picked up at the local Nags Head fire station at 5314 Croatan Highway after 5:00 p.m. on the day of the planned family bonfire event.

Camping - Camping is not allowed on the Kitty Hawk beaches, however the town does offer a privately owned oceanfront RV Park as well as a soundside campground for visitors.

4x4 Regulations - Driving is prohibited on the Kitty Hawk beaches year-round. For 4WD beach access, visitors can head north to Carova, located just outside the town borders of Corolla, or head south to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Both regions are located an approximate 20-30 minute drive away.

Fishing - A saltwater fishing license is required for surf fishing, which can be obtained online at http://www.ncwildlife.org/, or at any local tackle shop. The Kitty Hawk Pier is open for anglers when it is not reserved for private parties, and Kill Devil Hills' Avalon Pier is also readily available for fishermen.

Fireworks - Dare County, which includes the town of Kitty Hawk,prohibits the possession or discharge of any fireworks that explode, spires, or propels through the air.

Glass Bottles - Glass is not allowed anywhere on the public Kitty Hawk beaches.

Lifeguards - Lifeguards are seasonally stationed at the following three fixed locales, typically from Memorial Day until Labor Day:

• Byrd Street Beach Access
• Eckner Street Beach Access
• Kitty Hawk Bath House Beach Access (Close to the Black Pelican restaurant)

These beaches are lifeguarded from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Surfing - Surfing is allowed in Kitty Hawk year-round, provided that a surfboard is attached to the rider via a surfing leash at all times in the water.

Handicapped Access - Kitty Hawk has a handicap-accessible public sound beach access at Windgrass Circle, which also has public parking and is open from sunrise until thirty minutes past sunset.

Motorized Watercraft - Motorized vessels, including wave runners, jet skis, and skiffs, cannot be launched via any Atlantic Ocean beach in Kitty Hawk. There are public boat launches located on the soundside off of Bay Street and Bob Perry Road.

Red Flags - Swimming is not allowed when the red "No Swimming" flags are posted along the Kitty Hawk beaches. Violating this ordinance can result in a $250 fine.