OUTER BANKS, N.C. — Cape Hatteras National Seashore is closing its beach accesses and facilities ahead of expected impacts from Hurricane Erin this week.
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While some of the Seashore's facilities are closing earlier than others, all visitor sites, campgrounds, beaches and off-road vehicle (ORV) ramps will be closed by the end of Tuesday. The Seashore provided the following closure schedule:
Beach access : Starting the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 19 , visitors should stay off the beaches and beach trails and boardwalks.
ORV ramps : Closing by Monday, Aug. 18 . Beach access ramp statuses can be checked here .
Camp Point, Frisco and Ocracoke campgrounds : Closing by 3