Jockey's Ridge State Park

State park · Nags Head

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10 Best Beach Towns in North Carolina

"A state park centered on the East Coast's tallest sand dunes, where visitors commonly fly kites, kiteboard, and windsurf; the dunes are a standout landscape for lounging, reading, or adventurous wind-sport activities." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC 27959 Get directions

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