Nags Head: Epstein Beach Access
About
Epstein Beach Access is a public beach access point managed by the Town of Nags Head, about 1.5 miles from Nags Head, North Carolina. It offers restrooms, accessible access and parking, and there is no fee to use it. For beach weather, summer is the warm stretch: typical July highs reach about 86°F with lows near 73°F, while September cools slightly to highs around 79°F, according to averages from the Manteo airport weather station about 5 miles away. Winters are mild, with typical January highs near 51°F. Within about 7 miles are several short walks, including the FR TR HQ/Lost Colony Admin Bldg Trail, FR TR Freedmens Trail, WB TR Historic Monument Trails and BI BW Coquina Boardwalk.
Beach Details
Parking
Lot
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Nags Head: Epstein Beach 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, 5.2 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
Where it is
- Town of Nags Head Beach Access · Public land
- Nearest town
- Nags Head, North Carolina · 1.5 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- FR TR HQ/Lost Colony Admin Bldg TrailHiking5.7 mi
- FR TR Freedmens TrailHiking6.4 mi
- WB TR Historic Monument TrailsHiking6.9 mi
- BI BW Coquina BoardwalkHiking7.5 mi
- Oregon Inlet Campground social trailsHiking9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
