Hatteras Ferry Terminal

Hatteras Ferry Terminal is the vehicle-ferry landing at the end of NC-12 in Hatteras Village, linking Hatteras Island to northern Ocracoke across Hatteras Inlet. The crossing takes about an hour, so this is a real change of island, not a quick hop. Keep it in your plans if Ocracoke is on your route; the terminal itself is a working queue and boarding area.

Cars queue in vehicle stacking lanes beside the dock. If you have a wait, the National Park Service says you can leave the car to explore nearby beaches and facilities, but be back in it 10 minutes before the next departure. A comfort station with restrooms sits south of the lanes, and vending is available. The agency lists wheelchair access, but doesn't detail the whole route through queuing and boarding; check the current setup if you need specific access arrangements.

Follow NC-12 through Hatteras Village to the terminal at the far end of the road. Once aboard, look out over Hatteras Inlet; the crossing is the payoff. Waits vary, so leave slack if you're making another connection. This is a useful gateway if Ocracoke is on your plans, and an easy skip if you're staying on Hatteras.