All community access to the beach is available via three access points on Buffell Head Road.
Access #1 is between Old Squaw Drive and Sprigtail Drive.
Access #2 is between Canvasback Drive and Wood Duck Drive.
Access #3 is between Pintail Drive and Widgeon Drive.
​Help us protect the dunes by using the designated walkways and stairs to the beach. Please keep off the dunes!
Community access to the sound is available via one access point on Duck Rd at the end of Canvasback Drive.
Community access is landscaped and maintained by the HOA, and features benches for relaxation, and a pier for simple fishing and crabbing. Community access does not have a boat ramp, and is inaccessible for the launching of boats.
While the ocean beaches in Duck are considered to be dog-friendly, there is a Town of Duck ordinance that states dogs on the beach must be under 'immediate control' of their owner. According to the ordinance, 'immediate control' means the animal is within sight and sound of the owner and responds to audible commands of the owner.
Dog owners are asked to be sensitive to all people on the beach who are near them and to keep their pet under control so that everyone can equally enjoy the beach.
The Town also has an ordinance that requires dog owners to pick up any dog feces on the beach and dispose of it. No owner is allowed to bury feces in the sand.
Any guest on the beach who is concerned with a violation of these ordinances may contact the life guard (if one is on duty) or the Duck Police Department.
Dogs must be under 'immediate control' of their owner while on the beach.
Owners must collect and dispose of dog feces.
Carolina Dunes is very fortunate to have outstanding lifeguard service. However, the ocean is still a dangerous environment without common sense precautions.
Lifeguards are stationed at Access #1 from May 1 through October 1, 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Red flags posted along the dunes mean "No Swimming!" because of dangerous rip tides or surf. Please observe!
Keep an eye on your children at all times. Rip tides can be present even when the ocean looks calm.
Keep our beach and community litter free, use the trash cans and recycling cans provided!
In-season trash pickup is early morning (usually before 9 AM) on Mondays and Fridays.
Off-season (between Sept 30 and May 1) trash pickup is only on Mondays.
In-season recycling pickup is in the mornings on Mondays.
Off-season (between Oct 31 and May 1) recycling pickup is only the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month.
Collection trucks are automated and will not pick up any items left outside the cans. Only trash and recycling materials that are in the cans will be picked up.
Place your cans out the evening before pickup.
Please bring the cans in under the house after pickup. This is also for safety so that fire and EMS trucks have clear access on our streets.
Use of any and all fireworks is illegal, regardless of where you purchased them. You can be subject to a fine and mandatory court appearance if you use fireworks anywhere in Duck, including on the beach.
Beach fires are also prohibited.
Do not leave grills unattended and, please, do not grill on the decks!
Do not park on the streets. Cars block access by fire and EMS personnel in emergencies.
​In recent years, several houses have burned because of sparks flying from beach fires, fireworks, and grills. Please respect and protect all the homes in our community.
To avoid car accidents, please enter Duck Road carefully. Runners and bicyclists will not be looking for you and often don't stop at intersections.