The beach can be fun and rewarding for both pets and their owners. Towns and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area have their own restrictions pertaining to pets. Please be courteous and clean up after your pet. All pet waste must be collected immediately and deposited in appropriate containers. Please contact each town and the National Park Service for any changes to pet policies.

Duck
Dogs are allowed on the beach unleashed, but as a matter of public safety and courtesy, they should be under the watchful eye and contact of their owner. townofduck.com

Southern Shores
Dogs are not allowed on the beach from May 15 - September 15. Year-round leash law. All pet waste must be collected immediately and deposited in appropriate containers. southernshores-nc.gov

Kitty Hawk
Dogs are allowed on beach. Owner handler must removed feces and possess a bag/container for waste removal at all times. From the Friday before Memorial Day until the day after Labor Day between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., dogs must be on a leash not exceeding 6 feet. Dogs may be taken off the leash only if they will not disturb other people on the beach and must be controlled by the handler, who must remain within 30 feet of the dog at all times. Leash must be with owner/handler at all times. townofkittyhawk.org

Kill Devil Hills
Dogs are allowed on the beach from mid-September to mid-May. Dogs aiding the handicapped are allowed year-round. All pet waste must be gathered in appropriate containers. Year-round leash law. kdhnc.com

Nags Head
Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round as long as they are restrained by a least not exceeding 10 feet. townofnagshead.net

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area
Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round, if they are restrained with a least 6 feet or less at all times. nps.gov/caha