About Fort Raleigh
Amongst the shallow blue waters of the Outer Banks lies Fort Raleigh on Roanoke Island. Shaped by constant winds of change, Fort Raleigh has become a focal point of American history. From the first Algonquian-speaking people to the first English colonies, from formerly enslaved people starting anew to an inventor testing new radio technology, this island continues to be a place to forge new paths.
From the National Park Service.
- Region
- Southeast
- State
- North Carolina
- Designation
- National Historic Site
- Entrance fee
- None listed
- Trail data for this park is still being added.
- Places for this park are still being added.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Fort Raleigh.
Entrance fees
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.
Hours
Park Grounds
Open 24 hours a day, every day.
The grounds are open for visitation 24 hours a day.
Weather and when to go
Weather on the Outer Banks varies seasonally and daily. Please check the National Weather Service at http://www.weather.gov/mhx/ for up-to-date weather forecast information.
Getting there
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is located on the northern end of Roanoke Island, north of the town of Manteo, NC.
Contact the park
- Address
- 1500 Fort Raleigh Road, Manteo, NC 27954
- Phone
- (252) 473-2111
- Official site
- nps.gov/fora
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
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