Nags Head: Juncos Street
About
Nags Head: Juncos Street is a public beach access point managed by the Town of Nags Head on the North Carolina coast, about 4 miles from the town of Wanchese. It offers parking and charges no fee, making it a simple, no-cost way to reach the sand. This is a straightforward access point rather than a trail, so there's no route to plan. Park and walk out to the beach. Summer brings the warmest conditions, with typical July highs around 86°F and lows near 73°F, while September stays warm at around 79°F with fewer wet days, according to averages from a nearby weather station in Manteo. For something beyond the beach, the BI BW Coquina Boardwalk is about 3 miles away, and the Oregon Inlet Campground social trails sit roughly 5 miles off. Farther afield, the FR TR HQ/Lost Colony Admin Bldg Trail and the FR TR Freedmens Trail are each about 9 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
Small lot
Fee
Free
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: Juncos 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, 7.7 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
- Wanchese, North Carolina · 4.2 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- BI BW Coquina BoardwalkHiking2.9 mi
- Oregon Inlet Campground social trailsHiking5.2 mi
- FR TR HQ/Lost Colony Admin Bldg TrailHiking8.9 mi
- FR TR Freedmens TrailHiking9.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)