Ocracoke Island Discovery Center

About Ocracoke Island Discovery Center

The Ocracoke Island Discovery Center is where you can go within the village of Ocracoke to get park information and start your exploration of Ocracoke Island.

How to Get There

The Ocracoke Island Visitor Center is located in the village of Ocracoke on the Outer Banks of North Carolina along NC-12 near the ferry terminal to Swanquarter and Cedar Island.

Plan Your Visit to Ocracoke Island Discovery Center

Heading to Ocracoke Island Discovery Center? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)