Emerald Isle: Ocean Dr. and Deer Horn Dr.
About
Emerald Isle: Ocean Dr. and Deer Horn Dr. is a public beach access point in North Carolina, about 1.9 miles from the town of Emerald Isle. The site is simply a way onto the beach, with no route or climb to speak of. For comfortable beach weather, late spring through early fall works well. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Newport/Morehead City run from highs around 78°F in May to about 87°F in July and August, with October easing back to highs near 74°F. Nearby, Cedar Point Campground offers saltwater fishing about 2.9 miles away, and the Cedar Point Tidelands Nrt hike starts at a similar distance. Paddlers can find the Bear Island Trail about 4 miles off, and the PATSY POND GREEN LOOP is a hiking option roughly 7 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
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: Ocean Dr. and Deer Horn Dr.
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, 14 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
- Cedar Point CampgroundSaltwater fishing2.9 mi
- Cedar Point Tidelands NrtHiking2.9 mi
- Cedar Point Tidelands Nrt AHiking3.1 mi
- Bear Island TrailCanoeing4 mi
- Walking pathHiking4.9 mi
- PATSY POND GREEN LOOPHiking7.2 mi
- PATSY POND ORANGE LOOPHiking7.3 mi
- Blue TrailHiking7.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
