Kayaking and Paddle Boarding

Ocracoke Island is an optimal location for safe and easy kayaking or paddle boarding in the smooth, shallow waters of the Pamlico Sound. You can paddle through beautiful marsh-lined estuaries that provides an excellent venue for birdwatching and exploring the diverse marine life in the shallows. 

There are several convenient access points to the Pamlico Sound along our stretch of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, including Devil Shoals Road (across from the NPS campground and no ORV permit needed) and the Bitterswash Creek parking area north of the Pony Pens.