Nags Head: Governor Street
About
Nags Head: Governor Street is a public beach access point in North Carolina, run by the Town of Nags Head as part of its network of beach accesses. The nearest town is Manteo, about 3 miles away. The access is accessible and has parking, and there is no fee to use it. For mild weather, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable. Typical averages from the nearby Manteo airport weather station put May highs around 75°F and September highs near 79°F, with July the warmest month at about 86°F. Several trails lie within a short drive. The BI BW Coquina Boardwalk is about 6 miles away, and the FR TR Freedmens Trail and FR TR HQ/Lost Colony Admin Bldg Trail are both roughly 7 miles off. The Oregon Inlet Campground social trails are just under 8 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
Small lot
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
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: Governor Street
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, 5.9 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
Where it is
- Town of Nags Head Beach Access · Public land
- Nearest town
- Manteo, North Carolina · 3.2 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- BI BW Coquina BoardwalkHiking5.6 mi
- FR TR HQ/Lost Colony Admin Bldg TrailHiking6.8 mi
- FR TR Freedmens TrailHiking7.4 mi
- Oregon Inlet Campground social trailsHiking7.9 mi
- WB TR Historic Monument TrailsHiking8.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
