Can you kayak at Pea Island?

Pea Island is a beautiful area to enjoy kayaking and other recreational activities on the Outer Banks. It is home to more than 365 species of birds and features a variety of other wildlife to see as you enjoy a kayaking adventure on the Outer Banks.

Can you kayak in a wildlife refuge?

Exploring a refuge by canoe or kayak combines adventure with physical activity and an intimacy with nature that’s hard to beat. Whether you navigate on your own or take a guided trip, bring your own boat or rent one, many refuges make wonderful paddling destinations.

Can you kayak on Ocracoke?

Ocracoke Island is an ideal destination for safe and easy kayaking or paddle boarding in the smooth, shallow waters of the Pamlico Sound. You’ll paddle through beautiful marsh-lined estuaries that provides an excellent venue for birdwatching and exploring the diverse marine life in the shallows.

Where can I kayak in Ocracoke?

A good place to put your kayak in is at the public docks behind the Ocracoke Museum. Ride the Wind Surf & Kayak rents kayaks and has its own spot for launching at the edge of Silver Lake Harbor. Driving north along N.C. 12, there are several places you can slide a kayak down along one of the creeks.

Where is Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge?

Hatteras Island
The refuge is 13 miles north to south and covers 5,834 acres of land and 25,700 acres of Proclamation Boundary waters. The refuge is located on the north end of Hatteras Island, a coastal barrier island and part of a chain of islands known as the Outer Banks.

Can you fish at Pea Island?

Fishing. From the Sound to the Ocean and the inlets in between, Pea Island offers a wide variety of scenic fishing opportunities. Fishing on Pea Island is subject to State and local regulations, licensing requirements, seasons, and bag limits. Only the use of pole and line, rod and reel, or cast net is permitted.

Can you kayak in Dungeness Bay?

Starting right from our own private beach, you’ll be able to paddle in the protected waters of Dungeness Bay, where you can explore the beautiful Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge. This beautiful refuge is home to thousands of seabirds, and makes for a perfect and relaxing afternoon afloat.

Can you kayak to Portsmouth Island?

There are no modern services on the island such as water or electric and the island is accessible only by boat. After a few days of paddling near Nags Head on the Outer Banks, we headed south on Rt 12 to the ferry terminal that would take us and our kayaks from Hatteras to the small island of Ocracoke.

Can you kayak to Portsmouth Island NC?

Solo kayaking Ocracoke Island to Portsmouth Island (North Carolina). Fantastic solo trip, and exploring some of the most remote wilderness of NC. Quite treacherous route, with numerous sandbars and surfs. Overall 16 miles paddling trip and over 6-hours total round trip.

Can you swim on Pea Island?

A great place to start tours of Pea Island is the visitors center. It is open from 9-5 every day in the summer and 9-4 every day in the off-season. The swimming season is from May – September, with April and October being considered shoulder months.

Can you drive on Pea Island?

Can you drive on the beach at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge? Driving on the beach is not allowed anywhere within the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, from Oregon Inlet to Rodanthe.

Can you surf fish on Pea Island?

Surf and sound fishing are popular activities for many visitors to Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Surf or sound anglers may take home a catch of speckled and gray trout, spot, flounder, bluefish, red drum or striped bass.

Where is the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge?

Heading south on NC Highway 12, a visitor will enter the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge just as soon as they cross the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge. The boundaries of the refuge are pretty easy to identify, as the refuge begins on the southern edge of Oregon Inlet and extends all the way to the town limits of Rodanthe.

Where can I go birding on Pea Island?

There are two short, universally accessible wildlife trails on Pea Island. The North Pond Wildlife Trail is half a mile long and terminates at a two level tower which offers spectacular views of the surrounding ponds. The best birding is during the fall and winter. This trail is located near the Visitor Center.

What should I bring to Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge?

When visiting Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, it is always a good idea to bring drinking water, sunscreen, bug repellent, a light jacket, and a hat and sunglasses. Depending on the season, the bugs can be bad along the wildlife trails.

Are pets allowed on Pea Island?

All domestic pets must be properly confined, leashed (10-foot maximum) and under owner control at all times. On Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, pets are not allowed on the west side of NC Highway 12, except in parking areas and areas adjacent to parking areas (not allowed on wildlife trails).