Nags Head: Grouse Street
About
Nags Head: Grouse Street is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by the Town of Nags Head as part of its beach access system. Nags Head is the nearest town, about 2.5 miles away. The weather station at Manteo airport, about 5.5 miles off, records typical averages that are mild through much of the year. May highs average around 75°F, and September averages around 79°F, with fewer wet days than midsummer. July is the warmest month, with average highs near 86°F. Several short walks lie within about 8 miles. The FR TR HQ/Lost Colony Admin Bldg Trail and FR TR Freedmens Trail are each roughly 6 to 7 miles away, as is the BI BW Coquina Boardwalk. The WB TR Historic Monument Trails are close to 8 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.
Location
Nags Head: Grouse 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, 5.5 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 · 2.5 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- FR TR HQ/Lost Colony Admin Bldg TrailHiking6.3 mi
- BI BW Coquina BoardwalkHiking6.5 mi
- FR TR Freedmens TrailHiking6.9 mi
- WB TR Historic Monument TrailsHiking7.9 mi
- Oregon Inlet Campground social trailsHiking8.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
