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Home > Attractions > Parks/Wildlife > Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park
The entrance to the park, Carolista Dr., is in the town of Nags Head at milepost 12 on the Hwy 158 Bypass (S. Croatan Hwy).

(252) 441-7132

Map (PDF) | Directions (PDF)

Website:
www.jockeysridgestatepark.com

Jockey's Ridge is the tallest natural sand dune system in the Eastern United States. Located in Nags Head, it is one of the most significant landmarks on the Outer Banks, North Carolina. Always changing, always beautiful… the Friends of Jockey's Ridge State Park invite you to visit and explore.