Kure Beach

No dogs 9am to 5pm, from April 1 to September 30. Dogs on a leash all year

Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, just south, welcomes dogs all year.

Source: Town of Kure Beach, Dogs on the Beach Hours (April 2026). Checked October 28, 2026.

Shorebird nesting areas can close to dogs at short notice. Follow the signs at the beach.

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Town of Kure Beach: the rule in full

No dogs on the beach between 9am and 5pm from April 1 to September 30. Leashed dogs may use the strand from October 1 to March 31. Dogs are welcome at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area all year.

Nearby beaches

• Oak Island beachOff-leash dogs allowed from October 15 to March 15. Dogs on a leash from March 16 to October 14. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• Emerald Isle beachDogs on a leash all year
• Cape Hatteras Lighthouse beachDogs on a leash all year
• Nags Head beachDogs on a leash all year
• Kill Devil Hills beachNo dogs 9am to 6pm, from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time