Emerald Isle: Channel Dr. (EI-1)
About
Emerald Isle: Channel Dr. (EI-1) is a public beach access point in North Carolina, about 2.8 miles from the town of Cedar Point. It offers parking, and there is no fee to use it. For the most comfortable beach weather, late spring and early fall stand out: typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 78°F and September highs around 82°F, while July and August peak near 87°F. Winters are cool, with January highs in the mid-50s. Paddlers can head to the Bear Island Trail canoe route about 2.3 miles away, and Cedar Point Campground sits roughly 3.2 miles off, alongside the Cedar Point Tidelands trail. Farther out, about 9 miles away, the Patsy Pond Green Loop adds a longer walking option.
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
Emerald Isle: Channel Dr. (EI-1)
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 63–84°F and lows of 41–67°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Newport/Morehead City Wfo, NC weather station, 15 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan54° high34° low
- Feb57° high36° low
- Mar63° high41° low
- Apr71° high50° low
- May78° high59° low
- Jun84° high67° low
- Jul87° high71° low
- Aug87° high70° low
- Sep82° high65° low
- Oct74° high54° low
- Nov65° high43° low
- Dec59° high37° low
Nearby
- Bear Island TrailCanoeing2.3 mi
- Cedar Point CampgroundCamping3.2 mi
- Cedar Point Tidelands NrtHiking3.2 mi
- Cedar Point Tidelands Nrt AHiking3.4 mi
- Walking pathHiking4.1 mi
- PATSY POND GREEN LOOPHiking9 mi
- PATSY POND ORANGE LOOPHiking9.1 mi
- Blue TrailHiking9.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
