Sitting around a fire on an
Outer Banks
beach can be romantic and relaxing. Although not allowed on
beaches in Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk or Kill Devil
Hills - fires are allowed, with regulations, on beaches in
Nags Head and along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The
regulations are as follows:
Nags Head - Permits are required and are obtained
from the Nags Head Fire Department located at 5314 Croatan
Highway after 5:00pm on the specific day the fire is
requested. Fires will not be permitted if winds are 10 knots
or more. A picture ID, the address of applicant and the
location for the requested fire are required. Fires cannot
be built within 50 feet of any combustible material. In
addition, the hollowed-out pit must be no larger than 3 feet
in diameter and not less than 1 foot in depth. The fire must
be attended by an adult and must be extinguished prior to
leaving.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore - Small ground fires
are permitted on the beach below the high tide line and a
minimum 100 feet from dune vegetation. Ground fires must be
attended by an adult and be completely extinguished using
water, not sand, before leaving. Permits are not required.
Information provided by the
Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. |
