Bald Head Island: Off of South East Beach Drive immediately prior to East Beach Drive
About
This public beach access on Bald Head Island, North Carolina, sits off South East Beach Drive just before it meets East Beach Drive, about 1.6 miles from the village of Bald Head Island. It offers parking, and there is no fee to use it. Late spring and fall tend to be the most comfortable times for a beach day. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 83°F and October highs near 79°F, compared with July highs that reach about 92°F. Several short trails lie within a few miles of the access. The Sabal Palm Trail is about 2.2 miles away, and the Dowitcher and Dogwood trails are both around 2.4 miles off. The Fort Holmes Trail is roughly 2.7 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
Lot
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Bald Head Island: Off of South East Beach Drive immediately prior to East Beach Drive
North Carolina
Data: North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, public beach access sites. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–83°F and lows of 35–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Southport 5 N, NC weather station, 10 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan60° high35° low
- Feb62° high38° low
- Mar68° high43° low
- Apr76° high51° low
- May83° high60° low
- Jun88° high69° low
- Jul92° high73° low
- Aug90° high71° low
- Sep87° high66° low
- Oct79° high54° low
- Nov70° high44° low
- Dec63° high38° low
Nearby
- Sabal Palm TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Dowitcher TrailHiking2.4 mi
- Dogwood TrailHiking2.4 mi
- Fort Holmes TrailHiking2.7 mi
- Cape Fear TrailHiking2.9 mi
- Basin TrailHiking7.7 mi
- Ramsgate TrailHiking8.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
