Cape Hatteras Lighthouse an OBX Pet-Friendly Location!

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Seaside Photography

 On Hatteras Island,the village of Buxton, NC, is home to the Nation's most recognized lighthouse, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

46379 Lighthouse Road

Buxton, NC 27920

The distinguishing black & white candy cane striped lighthouse that once stood many years on the Atlantic oceanfront in Buxton, NC, was moved to its current location in 1999.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in the United States of America. According to the National Park Service, which manages & maintains the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, this majestic Lighthouse is 198.49 feet tall from the foundation ground level to the tip-top.

If you plan to climb the 269 steps from the ground level to the top observation platform, please know that pets are not allowed inside the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse or the property's buildings.

Pets are welcome on the grounds only. All pets must be on a leash not to exceed 6 feet in length. Please do not leave pets unattended. In addition, it is greatly appreciated that you clean up after your pet.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Keepers House
Seaside Photography

Cape Hatteras National Lighthouse is also an OBX Pet-Friendly Wedding Venue. If you are interested in having a pet-friendly wedding on the grounds of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, please see: 

https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/wedding-permits.htm