Emerald Isle: Reed Dr. and Janell Ln.
About
Emerald Isle: Reed Dr. and Janell Ln. is a public beach access point in North Carolina, about 1.3 miles from the town of Emerald Isle. It serves as a way onto the sand for anyone heading to the shore in this part of the island. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 78°F and September highs around 82°F, while July and August average highs near 87°F. Cedar Point Campground, about 3 miles away, offers saltwater fishing. The Cedar Point Tidelands Nrt and its A section are both within about 3 miles for a walk. Paddlers can reach the Bear Island Trail, roughly 4.6 miles off.
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: Reed Dr. and Janell Ln.
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, 13 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 fishing3 mi
- Cedar Point Tidelands NrtHiking3.1 mi
- Cedar Point Tidelands Nrt AHiking3.2 mi
- Bear Island TrailCanoeing4.6 mi
- Walking pathHiking5.2 mi
- PATSY POND GREEN LOOPHiking6.7 mi
- PATSY POND ORANGE LOOPHiking6.8 mi
- Blue TrailHiking6.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
