(Buxton, N.C.) The popular surf fishing area Cape Point on Cape
Hatteras is closed to both vehicles and pedestrians in order to protect a
bird called the American oystercatcher. Acting Superintendent Paul Stevens announces the temporary
off-road vehicle (ORV) and pedestrian access closure of Cape Point area
in accordance with the requirements of the ORV Management Plan for Cape
Hatteras National Seashore. On April 8, 2012, just south of Ramp 44 along the ocean
shoreline, National Park Service staff observed piping plover breeding
behavior which resulted in the closure.The width of the beach is very
narrow in the area commonly known as "the bypass" and the required
buffer of 75-meters to the east resulted in the full beach closure.There
currently is not an alternative ORV access route or shoreline
pedestrian access through the resource closure to Cape Point. For more information on beach access, check Google Earth maps at:
http://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/googleearthmap.htmor call 252-473-2111, ext. 148.
