Portsmouth Island, NC
Visitor Services
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Camping Camping overnight is permitted up to 14 days. |
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Special Considerations
Access is by water only and there are no hard surface roads on the island. Four-wheeled driving experience is needed before attempting this isolated drive. Most folks, however, catch the passenger ferry from the village of Ocracoke.
Seasons
Best Time to DrivePerfect time to visit: Portsmouth Homecoming, held on even years the first Saturday after Easter.


