Jockey's Ridge State Park

Local nameJockey's Ridge Park Office
LocationNags Head

Jockey's Ridge State Park is a North Carolina state park in Dare County, North Carolina in the United States. Located in Nags Head, North Carolina, it covers a 427-acre area, and includes the tallest active sand dune system in the eastern United States. It is the most visited park within the NC park system. The park is a day-use only park and has no campgrounds. Jockey's Ridge contains three unique ecosystems: the Roanoke Sound, the dune system, and the maritime forest. Often when it rains, water collects near the bottom of the dunes creating temporary ponds known as vernal pools. Few fauna can be seen around the dunes, although some types of flora, such as tall grass, may be seen near the bottom of the dunes.

The park is open year-round, except Christmas Day, and does not charge an admission, parking, or program fee. The park's entrance is located at Milepost 12 on S.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jockey's_Ridge_State_Park

Official Website https://www.ncparks.gov/jockeys-ridge-state-park

Email jockeys.ridge@ncparks.gov

Phone +1 252 441 7132

Coordinates 35°57'49.796" N -75°37'55.189" E

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