Ocracoke Island is famous for its miles of pure beaches, plentiful wildlife, charming village center and connection to the notorious pirate, Blackbeard. Almost the whole island is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore owned by the National Park Service.

You may get to Ocracoke Island by ferry or private and charter boats and planes.

The guests like to explore the village area by bike or on foot since traffic can be very packed during the busier seasons and the speed limit is 20 to 25 mph.

What to do there:
Start exploring the National Park Service Visitor Center, located at the end of N.C. 12 where the road enters the ferry terminal.

The island is reachable only by water or air, and it is part of Hyde County. Ocracoke Island is one of the barrier islands of the Outer Banks of North Carolina where once the pirate Blackbeard has roamed. If you prefer to swim, fish, surf, or just improve your tan, this is the right place to visit. There are camping facilities available with two local campgrounds as well as the National Park Service. If you want to fish, there are dozens of boats also available for charter fishing.

The charming village of Ocracoke was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 and includes the 1823 Ocracoke Lighthouse in addition to several historic commercial building and over 100 homes.