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Is there anything on Bald Head Island?
No matter your interest or age, there’s no shortage of things to do on Bald Head Island. Spend the day at the beach, golf, sail, paddleboard, surf, fish, climb Old Baldy Lighthouse or explore the island’s protected creeks and maritime forest! Volunteers are always welcome at the non-profit entities as well.
Do people live year round on Bald Head Island?
Bald Head Island features 1,120 private residences and is home to approximately 220 year- round residents. and is open daily (seasonally). Bald Head Island is open to the public and accessible by private boat or by a 20-minute passenger ferry ride from Deep Point Marina, located at 1301 Ferry Road in Southport.
Are there bathrooms on Bald Head Island?
Boarding the Bald Head Island Ferry Your ticket will be scanned and collected, allowing you entry into the secure gate waiting area. Please note that there are no restrooms in the gate area. There are restrooms on board the ferries. Tram reservations should be made here online or by calling (910) 457-5003.
Can you walk Bald Head Island?
Because that inlet is now filled in with sand, it joins the two areas with a continuous beach from Pleasure Island all the way down to Cape Fear at the southern tip of Bald Head Island and back around to the northwest. So yes, you can walk there.
Can you bring alcohol to Bald Head Island?
The rules of the road for the State of North Carolina apply to the roads on Bald Head Island, regardless of the type of vehicle. This also includes no open alcohol containers and no driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Who is the Old Baldy Lighthouse Foundation for?
The Old Baldy Foundation is a non-profit organization established for the preservation of Old Baldy Lighthouse on Bald Head Island, NC, and for the promotion of and education about the man-made histories of Smith Island. Dive into the rich history of Bald Head Island by climbing Old Baldy and touring the Smith Island Museum of History.
How to see the history of Bald Head Island?
Dive into the rich history of Bald Head Island by climbing Old Baldy and touring the Smith Island Museum of History. Climb 108 stairs and 5 landings to reach the top of Old Baldy Lighthouse and its breathtaking view of Bald Head Island and the Cape Fear River estuary.
Where to go to see Old Baldy Lighthouse?
Climb 108 stairs and 5 landings to reach the top of Old Baldy Lighthouse and its breathtaking view of Bald Head Island and the Cape Fear River estuary. Located inside the keeper’s cottage at Old Baldy Lighthouse, the Smith Island Museum of History orients guests about Bald Head Island’s historical significance.
Where is the keeper’s cottage at Bald Head Island?
Located inside the keeper’s cottage at Old Baldy Lighthouse, the Smith Island Museum of History orients guests about Bald Head Island’s historical significance. Enjoy this beautiful spot on Bald Head Island which features picnic tables, a nice lawn, the lighthouse’s Oil House, interpretive signs, and a very old live oak tree!