BUXTON, N.C. — A new beach access and parking area is opening along Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
National Park Service officials say the new access opens Friday in Buxton, at a site that previously served as a base for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard.
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The Buxton Beach Access is located at the end of Old Lighthouse Road. It includes space for 50 cars to park, portable restrooms and a non-slip wheelchair beach access mat.
A permanent restroom facility with showers and other site upgrades are being planned.