Right now the governor of North Carolina is not making another announcement until the end of September as far as any new guidelines with COVID. The lighthouse itself is open year round but right now and for the foreseeable future you cannot climb it due to COVID. One more thing if you get the chance check out Bodie Island lighthouse. It’s about an 1 or so away. It’s not as tall as Hatteras but with the scenery around it, much more beautiful.

I would check with the NPS to answer that question.

It’s closed for climbs for the season. You can still go to it and see it but just can’t climb it.

There is a fee to climb the lighthouse- discounted for seniors. It’s beautiful once you get to the top.

We were there this past week and Hatteras Island is open for visitors but Oracoke Island is not.

Pets are allowed on the grounds, but not in the lighthouse or any buildings.

Dogs are allowed on the Cape Hatteras lighthouse grounds, but not in the buildings. They must be kept on a leash, no longer than 6 feet, at all times.

Hi Marta - Go to the "Double Lightkeeper's House" - on the 1st floor, in an air-conditioned small theater, they show a movie on demand which has a young park ranger walking from the bottom to the top of the light-house, explaining a lot of the history and showing you the views you would see if you climbed. We have 4 young children and it wouldv'e cost us $48 to clmb so we skipped the climb, and found the movie quite satisfactory as a supplementary experience - and its free!

April 20

My sister who is a 9 year old was barley able to climb it. (Or she was a nine year old) I think that only your 6 year old could come. Idk exactly, but I don’t think anyone older than 5 can come.