Jockey’s Ridge State Park 
300 W. Carolista Drive
Nags Head, NC 27959
252-441-7132
https://www.ncparks.gov/jockeys-ridge-state-park
State Park: Birding, Hike, Picnic, Walk
you can experience the world of the desert. Shifting sands, high winds, extreme temperatures and a lack of water make the park resemble barren environments such as the Sahara Desert. You also can explore the wonders of an estuarine environment. The tidal waters of the Roanoke Sound, the western boundary of the park, is a rich habitat for a variety of plant and animal life, making these waters the source of much of the sea’s bounty.