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Jockey's Ridge State Park

Milepost 12, Hwy 158 Bypass, Nags Head, North Carolina 27959

Featured Review : Seen through a child's eyes, Jockey's Ridge State Park must look like the biggest sandbox in the world. To be sure, it's a wonderful playground; weather permitting, you'll see everything from sand castle-builders to kite...See Full Review

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Jockey's Ridge State Park Reviews

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Don't Miss the Dunes

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Kabby33 from Fairfield, Connecticut
  • April 14, 2025
Quote: If you have kids, this is a place not to miss. The Dunes are beautiful and some are as tall as 90 feet high. Just take a walk and bring the video camera as the kids will love running up and down the dunes. Couple things to be prepared for. First the... Read the full Jockey's Ridge State Park review
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Jockey's Ridge State Park

  • 5 out of 5 stars by MonnieR from Niles, Ohio
  • March 19, 2025
Quote: Seen through a child's eyes, Jockey's Ridge State Park must look like the biggest sandbox in the world. To be sure, it's a wonderful playground; weather permitting, you'll see everything from sand castle-builders to kite-fliers to hang-gliders... Read the full Jockey's Ridge State Park review

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Jockey's Ridge State Park

  • 5 out of 5 stars by coolmommy68 from East Hampton, Connecticut
  • February 20, 2025
Quote: There are many options for fun at Jockey's Ridge State Park. The dunes are spectacular if not awe inspiring. The view from the tops of the dunes is beautiful, too. We chose to fly our kites here. The wind was perfect for such an event so my kids had... Read the full Jockey's Ridge State Park review

From journal OBX or Bust!

Jockey's Ridge State Park

  • 5 out of 5 stars by ethankj from reading, Pennsylvania
  • April 22, 2025
Quote: A very fun place to visit. Great for families. You can run down a very huge sand ridge and have a lot of fun. Also, if you would like to you can go sand boarding, and take hang gliding lessons.

From journal Outer Banks

Jockey's Ridge State Park, Sand Dunes

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Glamazon22 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • December 31, 2025
Quote: The Sand Dunes are the tallest active dunes on the entire East Coast, measuring 90 feet high and over a mile long. The sand is almost pure white and is extremely fine and perfect for walking barefoot. Sand being a natural exfoliant, and being the... Read the full Jockey's Ridge State Park review

From journal OBX (Nags Head)

Jockey's Ridge State Park

  • 5 out of 5 stars by berky from Nepean, Ontario
  • November 6, 2025
Quote: This 426-acre park has the largest natural living sand dune on the east coast according to one of the local travel publications. There are two self-guided trails, and nature programs are offered. Most popular are the hang gliding and kite flying.... Read the full Jockey's Ridge State Park review

From journal Hot, Hot, Hot on the Outer Banks

Jockey’s Ridge State Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Leo & Pat from Piedmont, Missouri
  • September 24, 2025
Quote: When visiting the Outer Banks, a trip to this state park is a must. Yes, it is just a big pile of sand, but it is the tallest sand dune on the Atlantic coast at almost 100 feet high. Walking through the park with the wind blowing the sand around... Read the full Jockey's Ridge State Park review

From journal Outer Banks Getaway

Jockey's Ridge State Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by beachlovr0 from Virginia Beach, Virginia
  • August 19, 2025
Quote: One of the biggest sand dunes anywhere, Jockey’s Ridge is not only amazing to look at, but a fun place to spend the afternoon. An interesting and fun game to play is to see who can find the miniature golf course first; the sand of Jockey's Ridge... Read the full Jockey's Ridge State Park review

From journal Beautiful Outer Banks

Jockey's Ridge

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Milja from Waterloo, Ontario
  • June 29, 2025
Quote: Jockey's Ridge was probably one of our favourite stops. We enjoyed a great hike though the sand dunes and saw cool wildlife. A picnic lunch is definitely in order. What a relaxing place - great for adventurers too!

From journal Outer Banks, North Carolina

Jockey's Ridge State Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by janfw from Depew, New York
  • April 21, 2025
Quote: There is no charge to get in the park. The Visitors Center has some interesting displays telling about the dunes, which are the highest on the East Coast. It also explains how dunes are formed. You can walk out on a boardwalk and then go right on... Read the full Jockey's Ridge State Park review

From journal The Outer Banks -- More Than Sun and Surf