Bald Head Island: Station House Way
About
Station House Way is a public beach access point on Bald Head Island, North Carolina, about 1.8 miles from the community of Bald Head Island, which manages it. The access has parking, and there is no fee to use it. Late spring and fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. At a nearby weather station in Southport, typical averages run to highs around 76°F in April and 79°F in October, while July highs average about 92°F. Several short trails sit within a few miles of the beach, including the Sabal Palm Trail, Dowitcher Trail, Dogwood Trail and Fort Holmes Trail, all between about 2.4 and 2.8 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
Small 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: Station House Way
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, 11 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 TrailHiking2.4 mi
- Dowitcher TrailHiking2.6 mi
- Dogwood TrailHiking2.6 mi
- Fort Holmes TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Cape Fear TrailHiking3 mi
- Basin TrailHiking8 mi
- Ramsgate TrailHiking8.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
