Located in Dare County in the Outer Banks, Jockey's Ridge State Park is home to the tallest living sand dune system on the Atlantic coast and provides an ideal location for flying kites and watching sunsets.

Activities at Main Access:

-Hiking (1 mile)

-Picnicking

-Hang gliding (registration required)

-Sandboarding (no permits required)

Activities at Soundside:

-Hiking (0.75 mile)

-Paddling

-Swimming

-Kiteboarding

-Windsurfing

Amenities at Main Access:

-Auditorium

-Picnic shelters

-Visitor center and exhibits 300 W. Carolista Drive, Nags Head, NC 27959)

-A private concessionaire located inside the park provides hang gliding and kite flying lessons, as well as sandboard rentals.

Amenities at Soundside:

-Beach access (Roanoke Sound)

-330 W. Soundside Road, Nags Head, NC 27959

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