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Nags Head: Juncos Street

North Carolina

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.

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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.

  1. Jan51° high36° low
  2. Feb52° high37° low
  3. Mar59° high43° low
  4. Apr68° high51° low
  5. May75° high60° low
  6. Jun82° high69° low
  7. Jul86° high73° low
  8. Aug84° high72° low
  9. Sep79° high69° low
  10. Oct71° high58° low
  11. Nov61° high48° low
  12. Dec55° high40° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

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

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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