KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore on Highway 12: 25 miles south of Nags Head. GPS Coordinates: N 35 Degrees, 34.499W 075 Degrees, 28.006, Mile marker 40.5 (ocean side)
Once you see the Cape Hatteras National Seashore visitors center, we are about 30 minutes south. We are located in the first town you come to, approximately 3 miles in on the ocean side. Our reservations office is a blue three story building. If you find yourself exiting civilization/town, you've passed us.
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*Don't forget to show your active or retired military I.D. for 10% off your stay!
Join us for Shuck Hatteras V, the ultimate SHELLabration of community, music, and food!
Enjoy live local music, kid's games and activities, art vendors, an Oyster Cook-Off Challenge, and an All-You-Can-Eat Oyster Roast.
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Bird Migration Season (March–May)
Spring is peak migration time along the Atlantic Flyway, and the Outer Banks is one of its most active routes. Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and Bodie Island Lighthouse trails are top spots to see herons, egrets, oystercatchers, and colorful warblers.Sea Turtle Season Begins
Loggerhead sea turtles begin nesting on Outer Banks beaches in late spring (usually May–June). While hatchlings appear later in summer, many conservation groups start offering educational talks and guided walks about turtle nesting habits around this time.Wildflowers & Coastal Blooms
The dunes and maritime forests come alive with wildflowers and seaside goldenrod. Nags Head Woods Preserve and Jockey's Ridge State Park are beautiful for spring hikes surrounded by fresh greenery and blooms.Dolphin & Wildlife Tours
Warmer waters bring more marine life closer to shore. Spring is a great time for dolphin tours out of Manteo or Hatteras — fewer crowds, calmer seas, and great chances to spot playful pods.Spring in the Outer Banks is all about renewal — bird migrations, blooming dunes, and returning sea life. It's the perfect time to explore the natural side of the islands before summer crowds roll in.
Event Details & Tips:
Celebrate summer with Kitty Hawk Kites and Food Lion by supporting the Outer Banks Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Coalition at the 20th Annual OBX Watermelon Festival on Friday, August 6th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head.
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