Dare County: Frisco Hatteras Access
About
Frisco Hatteras Access is a beach on Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina, managed by the National Park Service. The nearest town is Hatteras, about 1.6 miles away. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 77°F and October highs around 75°F, while July and August average highs near 87°F. Several trails lie within a short drive. HI RD Frisco Water Plant Road is about 4.5 miles away, and Buxton Woods and North Trail are each about 5.6 miles off. Cap'n B RV Park, about 7.6 miles away, offers a place to stay.
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
Dare County: Frisco Hatteras Access
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: Mar–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–84°F and lows of 46–71°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Cape Hatteras Ap, NC weather station, 2.3 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan55° high41° low
- Feb57° high41° low
- Mar61° high46° low
- Apr69° high54° low
- May77° high63° low
- Jun84° high71° low
- Jul87° high75° low
- Aug87° high74° low
- Sep83° high71° low
- Oct75° high61° low
- Nov66° high52° low
- Dec59° high45° low
Where it is
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Hatteras, North Carolina · 1.6 mi
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Cape Hatteras National Seashore as of Oct 9, 2026:
Partial Beach Closure in Northern Rodanthe
Park Closure · posted Sep 24, 2026
Project Safety Closure in Place Near Southernmost Groin in Buxton
Park Closure · posted Aug 24, 2026
Closure of Billy Mitchell Airport for Repaving Project
Park Closure · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: NPS Alerts API
Nearby
- HI RD Frisco Water Plant RoadHiking4.5 mi
- Buxton WoodsHiking5.6 mi
- North TrailHiking5.6 mi
- Ridge TrailHiking6 mi
- Lookout Loop TrailMountain biking6.2 mi
- Open Ponds TrailHiking6.9 mi
- Cap'n B RV ParkCamping7.6 mi
- HI ML Buxton Woods TrailHiking7.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
