Kill Devil Hills: Walker Street Ocean Access
About
Walker Street Ocean Access is a public beach access point in the Town of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, which manages it. The access sits about 2 miles from the center of Kill Devil Hills and serves as a straightforward way onto the beach. For warm beach weather, June through August is the peak, with typical highs in the low to mid 80s and July lows around 73°F. Those are typical averages from the Manteo airport weather station, about 9 miles away and near sea level. September stays mild, with highs near 79°F and fewer wet days than midsummer. Nearby trails make it easy to pair a beach visit with a walk. The WB TR Historic Monument Trails are about 2 miles away. The FR TR HQ/Lost Colony Admin Bldg Trail and the FR TR Freedmens Trail are roughly 8 to 9 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
Kill Devil Hills: Walker Street Ocean Access
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.
- Jan51° high36° low
- Feb52° high37° low
- Mar59° high43° low
- Apr68° high51° low
- May75° high60° low
- Jun82° high69° low
- Jul86° high73° low
- Aug84° high72° low
- Sep79° high69° low
- Oct71° high58° low
- Nov61° high48° low
- Dec55° high40° low
Nearby
- WB TR Historic Monument TrailsHiking2 mi
- FR TR HQ/Lost Colony Admin Bldg TrailHiking7.6 mi
- FR TR Freedmens TrailHiking8.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
