Along with being a family-friendly place the Outer Banks is also dog-friendly.
For our visitors Joe Lamb Jr., & Associates offers a great selection of pet friendly homes, and for visitors and residents Outer Banks beaches and towns offer plenty of opportunity to take four-legged family members to the beach.
There are some restrictions and it's important to know what they are. The rules also change from town to town so know your location.
There are amendments from time to time the rules governing when dogs are allowed on our beaches. As an example, the town of Kill Devil Hills just added two months when dogs are allowed on the beach. The only restrictions at this point in time in Kill Devil Hills are the cannot be on the beach during the daytime during the summer.
Here's a quick rundown of the local rules when it come to dogs on our beaches.
Cape Hatteras Seashore
Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round as long as they are restrained by a leash of 6 feet or less. They are restricted from designated swim beaches such as Coquina Beach and buildings.
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round as long as they are restrained by a leash of 6 feet or less. Pets must not disturb wildlife and must be under the physical control of the owner at all times.
Nags Head
Dogs must be on a leash, but there are no other restrictions.
Kill Devil Hills
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day no dogs are allowed on the beach between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Dogs are permitted on the beach at all other times of the year, but they must be on a leash.
Kitty Hawk
During the summer, from the Friday before Memorial Day until the day after Labor Day dogs can be on the beach beach. Between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. they must be on a leash that is no longer than 6'. At all other times, dogs can be off the leash but must be within 30' of the owner and the owner must have a leash with them.
Southern Shores
Southern Shores has a leash ordinance and dogs must be on a leash at all times. From May 15 to Sept. 15 dogs are not permitted on the beach between 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m.
Duck
Dogs are allowed on the beach and they can be unleashed, but owners are responsible for their pet's actions. In the town park and public areas dogs must be leashed.
Corolla
Dogs are allowed on the beach year round but must be on a leash at all times.
