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Holden Beach: End of Dunscape Dr

North Carolina

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Holden Beach: End of Dunscape Dr is a public beach access point in North Carolina, about 2.4 miles from the town of Varnamtown. It serves as a way onto the sand at Holden Beach. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Shallotte show May highs around 78°F and September highs around 82°F, while July and August climb into the mid-80s. Two trails lie within about 9 miles of the access. Ocean Isle Beach Nature Trail is about 8.5 miles away, and Running Brook Trail Northeast is about 9.2 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.

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Location

Holden Beach: End of Dunscape 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 65–84°F and lows of 44–69°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Shallotte Ag, NC weather station, 8.1 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan56° high36° low
  2. Feb58° high39° low
  3. Mar65° high44° low
  4. Apr72° high53° low
  5. May78° high62° low
  6. Jun84° high69° low
  7. Jul87° high73° low
  8. Aug86° high72° low
  9. Sep82° high67° low
  10. Oct74° high56° low
  11. Nov65° high45° low
  12. Dec59° high39° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Varnamtown, North Carolina · 2.4 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

    Holden Beach: End of Dunscape Dr — Beach in North Carolina | Roamze