Jockey's Ridge

United States, North Carolina

Jockey's Ridge

LocationUnited States, North Carolina
RegionNorth Carolina
TypeState Park
Coordinates35.9642°, -75.6330°
Established1975
Area1.73
Nearest CityNags Head (1 mi)
Major CityChesapeake (90 mi)

About Jockey's Ridge

Home to the tallest living sand dune system on the Atlantic coast, this 427-acre park is the most visited in North Carolina's state park system. The dune height varies from 80 to 100 feet depending on weather.