State Park · North Carolina, United States
Jockey's Ridge State Park
Jockey's Ridge State Park is a state park in North Carolina, United States, covering 427 acres (173 ha), established in 1975.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Coast, North Carolina, United States |
| Area | 427 acres (173 ha) |
| Established | 1975 |
| Coordinates | 35.9619° N, 75.6342° W |
| Managed by | North Carolina state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Jockey's Ridge State Park
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 (1.73 km2) area, and includes the tallest active sand dune system in the eastern United States. 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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | No |
|---|
Airports near this park
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- Norfolk International Airport (ORF) · Norfolk, United States · 71.8 miles away
- Richmond International Airport (RIC) · Richmond, United States · 141.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Jockey's Ridge State Park?
Jockey's Ridge State Park is in North Carolina, United States (35.9619° N, 75.6342° W).
When was Jockey's Ridge State Park established?
Jockey's Ridge State Park was established in 1975, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Jockey's Ridge State Park?
Jockey's Ridge State Park covers 427 acres (173 ha).
Does Jockey's Ridge State Park have campgrounds?
No — Jockey's Ridge State Park has no campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_North_Carolina_state_parks — Wikipedia list of North Carolina state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jockey's_Ridge_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).