Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The 2015 climbing season has ended for the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. It ended early due to impacts from the coastal storms experienced in the area in early October.

Climbing the historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is a unique experience. The climb is self-paced and provides views from the tallest brick lighthouse in North America.

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is normally open from the third Friday in April through Columbus Day. Climbing hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm daily in the spring and fall, and 9 am to 5:30 pm the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Tickets are required.

Tickets
Climbing tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for senior citizens (62 or older), children (11 and under, and at least 42" tall), and the disabled. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis and can only be purchased in-person at the site the day of the climb. There are no advance ticket sales for regular climbs.

Ticket sales begin at 8:15 am and climbs begin at 9 am, running every 10 minutes with a limit of 30 visitors per climb. Ticket sales close at 4:30 pm in the spring and fall, and 5:30 pm the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Ticket holders should arrive at the base of the lighthouse five minutes prior to their ticketed climb time.

Special Night Climbs
Special night climbing tours are offered weekly during the summer months, on Thursdays from May 28th to September 3rd, 2015. Check the calendar or park newspaper for the weekly tour schedule.

School Group Climbs
Climbing tours may be booked in advance for some school groups.