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Dare County: Ramp 0

North Carolina

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Dare County: Ramp 0 is a beach within Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina, managed by the National Park Service. The nearest town is Wanchese, about 4 miles away. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Manteo show May highs around 75°F and September highs near 79°F, with fewer wet days in September than in midsummer. The closest outing is the BI BW Coquina Boardwalk, about a mile away. Oregon Inlet Campground's social trails lie about 3.5 miles off, and the Pea Island Refuge Boardwalk is roughly 10 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.

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Location

Dare County: Ramp 0

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: Aug–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–84°F and lows of 48–72°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Manteo Ap, NC weather station, 9 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan51° high36° low
  2. Feb52° high37° low
  3. Mar59° high43° low
  4. Apr68° high51° low
  5. May75° high60° low
  6. Jun82° high69° low
  7. Jul86° high73° low
  8. Aug84° high72° low
  9. Sep79° high69° low
  10. Oct71° high58° low
  11. Nov61° high48° low
  12. Dec55° high40° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Wanchese, North Carolina · 4.3 mi

Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Cape Hatteras National Seashore as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: NPS Alerts API

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Is Dare County: Ramp 0 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It doesn't name Dare County: Ramp 0, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

  • Cape Point & Frisco campgrounds and several ORV ramps remain closed

    Park closure covering Cape Hatteras National Seashore · NPS · Cape Hatteras National Seashore

  • Project Safety Closure in Place Near Southernmost Groin in Buxton

    Park closure covering Cape Hatteras National Seashore · NPS · Cape Hatteras National Seashore

  • Closure of Billy Mitchell Airport for Repaving Project

    Park closure covering Cape Hatteras National Seashore · NPS · Cape Hatteras National Seashore

As of · Source: NPS · Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Dare County: Ramp 0

Best months: March–June and August–December. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    51° / 36°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    52° / 37°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    59° / 43°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    68° / 51°

    7 wet

  5. May

    75° / 60°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    82° / 69°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    86° / 73°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    84° / 72°

    8 wet

  9. Sep

    79° / 69°

    6 wet

  10. Oct

    71° / 58°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    61° / 48°

    6 wet

  12. Dec

    55° / 40°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Manteo Ap, NC, 9 mi away at 13 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.