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Shackleford Banks, Harkers Island

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#8 of 23 in Nature in North Carolina Coast
Island · Wildlife Area
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  • By bonnieO2
    Great get away for the day. Great price for the ferry and enjoyable drive out to the island. Seen 6 horses. Would like to camp here sometime. Told 2 miles to kayak here from the ferry area. Shells... 
    Great get away for the day. Great price for the ferry and enjoyable drive out to the island. Seen 6 horses. Would like to camp here sometime. Told 2 miles to kayak here from the ferry area. Shells...  more »
  • By reddobie
    We took the ferry over to Shackleford specifically to see the horses, and maybe get some shells...We were so disappointed that we didn't see any horses...I just think it was so incredibly hot that... 
    We took the ferry over to Shackleford specifically to see the horses, and maybe get some shells...We were so disappointed that we didn't see any horses...I just think it was so incredibly hot that...  more »
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  • By Paul Sturgill
    Loved this beach. We visited cape lookout as well honestly next time I come I’ll stop at shackleford only cape lookout was no where as nice as shackleford. We didn’t get to explore as much of the island as I would’ve liked to I’ll definitely be camping next time. But the water is clear and warm the horses are beautiful tons of shells and sea glass. Not crowded. Pack a lunch and tons of sunscreen.
  • By Aleah Levinson
    Wow!! This place is so worth a visit (or more!) We rode the ferry over In the AM and spent all day. There are wild horses roaming, unique shells, and the most calm water for playing. We definitely recommend
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