We rode by and saw the people out on the dunes from the road so I looked it up and found the Jockeys Ridge state park. I told my husband it would be neat to go out there and take a look. It was incredible to see all of the sand dunes here! You wouldn't expect to see so many huge sand dunes comparable to what it must be like in the dessert just a much smaller scale. My husband explained to me how it reminded him of his deployments. It's a fun family friendly place to go and explore and play. You can see the beach from both sides at the very top of the sand dunes. We will have to come back one day with our boys.

Highly recommend visiting! We only had about 36 hours in the Outer Banks and we chose to do this. Free to visit. Went about an hour and a half before sunset. There’s a parking lot with plenty of spots and then at the little building they have a men’s and women’s bathroom. Plenty of stalls if you were with a group. We didn’t wear our shoes on the dunes so if you wear them, I recommend bringing a book bag to put them in. Also recommend sunglasses especially if it’s windy, because the sand blows into your eyes. 😆

We decided on a whim to visit Jockey's Ridge State Park, and I am glad we did. We went earlier in the day when it was very windy after a night of rain. My son and I walked the boardwalk to the end, and then decided to see what these dunes were all.about. First, we climbed a steep hill, but once we got to the top we were greeted by an open area of dunes, and a view, in the distant, of the Roanoke Sound. Nature is so beautiful and awesome because the dunes are majestic. After that we drove to the other entrance right on the Roanoke Sound beach. This section was more about the water, and less about the dunes. Even so, it is still impressive. And to watch people parasail the Roanoke Sound was equally impressive. Make sure to dress accordingly for not only the temperature, but also the wind.

Pictures honestly don’t do this place justice. It’s amazing! It’s way bigger than I expected it to be, so you feel like you’re alone even though you may not be. There are so many trails to walk and it’s such a great place to bring your dogs. They do have to be leashed but we let ours run a bit without holding onto them because no one was around and they have good recall. 10/10 recommend giving this place a visit and I’d definitely plan to spend a good chunk of time here!

This was a really great place to visit and probably a once in a lifetime experience unless you plan to visit the Great White Sand Dunes in Colorado. The sand is super soft and the hike is very short to get to the main dunes. Images cant adequately capture how vast it feels when you’re there! If you have a pet I’d suggest going in the morning or evening so the sand is cooler. There is no shade whatsoever on the main dunes so bring a backpack and some water and a hat. Its also more windy at the dunes than in the parking lot so plan to go on a calmer day. It only took us 15 mins to walk from one side of the dunes to the other so its not as far as it seems when you first get there. Only downside was that right after we got there someone dropped off 6 tour buses full of youths and their extended families so it quickly became a giant sandbox full of 200 cackling teenagers. Try going during off days/hours or multiple times since it’s totally free!

Lovely dune park in the Outer Banks. Lots of parking, restrooms, and multiple paths out to the dunes. There is also a short boardwalk to a viewing area. If you walk far enough, you'll eventually see views of The Sound. Wear appropriate footwear and expect blowing sand. Also expect crowds with tour and/or school groups.

I love this place. This is my third visit here, and I have enjoyed it again. Use a lot of sunscreen. Wear shoes because of sharp thorns hidden in sand. Be mindful about excessive heat with ZERO shade. But if you're well prepared you will NOT regret your visit 😜.

So much fun to come with the kids and learn about the dunes in NC and fly a kite. I’m very glad we stopped. The dunes were massive compared to what I was expecting after having been to the beach all week. The indoor restrooms were very nice (didn’t use the ones outside). There were vending machines and picnic tables along w an area to rise the sand off.

Great place to watch the sunset. No shoes needed. Small hike up to the top at the center. Took us about 20 minutes to hike there at a slow pace. Beautiful views.

One of our favorite places to visit! Beautiful park and scenic area. Great place to fly kites, watch hang gliders and nature. Bring water with you but please take your trash when you leave!

Jockey's Ridge was one of the places on my must visit list while doing a lighthouse tour along the Outer Banks. It's a phenomenal place that feels otherworldly while being located in such a bustling location. The dunes and sheer amount of sand stretching to the horizon is amazing. It was a fun experience running up the dunes with warm sand under my feet. This is also the eastern end of the state's Mountains to Sea Trail.

Great state park. Huge sand dunes with great views of the bay and Nags Head. The Park Ranger we met was really awesome and let the kids sit in his vehicle and gave them sunglasses and stickers. Lots of people flying kites and you can hang glide by appointment.

Amazing place and experience for the family. Quite a long walk to see everything and the beach is also quite walk away, but worth the experience. Definetely suggest to bring a water or 2, or even sunscreen and ofc comfortable shoes. The dunes are beutiful and spacious.

This place is as massive as it is beautiful. It's a huge free roaming park of sand dunes with sections of small forest trails. The views from the sound side are simply magnificent. Hills, forest, water, Jockey's Ridge has it all. My wife and I will be back again next year for sure.

Neat place. Free entry. Great photo opportunities. Go early - it heats up as soon as the sun pops out! I took more photos with my camera- you can see the water from the higher dunes.

Highly recommend this unique attraction when visiting the outerbanks. It was like nothing I have ever experienced before, many explained it as being "like another world" or as if you were "on a set from star wars". Kids on vacation can be tough, bring them here and set them free on the hills they will sleep great after. Bring a kite or sled and visitor center worth checking out. You can also make a donation to purchase a square foot of the property as as unique gift.