Whalebone Junction Information Center
Visitor Center ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Cape Hatteras National Seashore (National Seashore) · Open Access
- 3 ft
- Elevation
The Whalebone Junction Information Center is located on Highway 12 in Nags Head, NC at the entrance to Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Park maps, newspapers, and current beach conditions are available inside. The building is staffed by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.
The Dyke Trail can be accessed from the Information Center parking lot.
Getting there
From Nags Head, Manteo and Northern beaches: head south on North Carolina Highway 12. Right past the national seashore entrance sign the Whalebone Junction Information Center will be on the right.
35.90417, -75.59750 · 35°54'15.0"N 75°35'51.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 51°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 51 | 53 | 59 | 68 | 75 | 82 | 86 | 84 | 79 | 71 | 61 | 55 |
| Low °F | 36 | 37 | 43 | 51 | 60 | 69 | 73 | 72 | 69 | 58 | 48 | 40 |
| Precip in | 3.8 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Whalebone Junction Information Center
- Can you reserve a site at Whalebone Junction Information Center?
- No. Whalebone Junction Information Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (252) 473-2111
- Email caha_public_affairs@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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