North Carolina Coastal Land Trust

Springer’s Point on Ocracoke Island

Residents and guests of Ocracoke Island are fortunate to share in the beauty of the Springer's Point Preserve. The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust enriches the coastal communities of North Carolina through the acquisition of open space and natural areas for conservation, education and the promotion of good land stewardship.

Opened to the public on May 20, 2006, Springer’s Point offers more than 120 acres of maritime forest, tidal red cedar forest, salt marsh, tidal ponds, grasslands and sound front beaches. Springer's Point has been designated as one of the state's significant natural heritage areas because of its unique maritime forest and importance to coastal birds.

Springer's Point is open to the public. Visitor’s are invited to enjoy paths through this unique maritime forest which lead you to sound front beaches which include an area that overlooks the infamous Teach’s Hole. Please plan to travel to the Preserve by foot or bicycle. Parking is not available at the Preserve.

The Springer’s Point Preserve was the dream of many. Overwhelming community support and donations from individuals and organizations have enabled the Coastal Land Trust to complete maritime forest restoration work, hire a local Preserve Steward and open the Preserve to the public.

We encourage you to visit the Coastal Land Trust's website to learn more about Springer’s Point and consider making a donation.

Learn more about this protected land and what you can do to help by visiting the below links:

More About Springer's Point
Coastal Land Trust
Making A Donation