Springer's Point Preserve — Attraction in Ocracoke

Don't miss this amazing magical place! I thank everyone who preserved this beautiful area of the island. It is simply astounding. Benches to sit along the way. The green path or the blue path; both lead to the beach or some other part of the nature preserve. I love how they have little markers pointing out the flora and fauna of the area, such as live oak and even for poison ivy! Little stray cats even wander about. The preserve is only open during the day. There is a gate that locks up the path. There are cemeteries all over the island. There is also a cemetery in the middle of the preserve. Everything is absolutely...

Lovely, easy walk! Took a picture of the trail paths before entering because other than some markers that suggest a blue path this way or an orange path that way (which doesn't match the map on entry as it doesn't have colored paths) you're kind of on your own figuring out how to get back. Enjoyed the 'suprise' of finding a beach and the memorial to someone and their horse (wish there was more info on a placard next to it). And, we found our way back!

We walked the path in October so there were no biting bugs, but I would imagine it is rough during the summer and would want to remember to...

Quite beach for fishing or just relaxing. About a 10 or 15 min walk from main road. Parking is a good walk maybe 20 mins from beach. It's alot for elderly people. We had to drop everyone off at the start of walking trail and drive to a parking lot a few mins away then walk back to the trail. No parking next to trail. Bit of work getting there. Not good for wheel chairs or those physically challenged. No fees. No bathrooms or food near. Bring bug spray for trail if later in the day mosquitos are bad....