![]() | Jockey's RidgeState Park - North Carolina |
Jockey's Ridge State Park is located in Nags Head, North Carolina, and includes the tallest active sand dune system in the eastern United States. Jockey's Ridge contains three unique ecosystems: the Roanoke Sound, the dune system, and the maritime forest. Often when it rains, water collects near the bottom of the dunes creating temporary ponds known as vernal pools. Few fauna can be seen around the dunes, although some types of flora, such as tall grass, may be seen near the bottom of the dunes.
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Official visitor map of Cape Hatteras National Seashore (NS) in North Carolina. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).

Official Visitor Map of Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (NHS) in North Carolina. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).
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Visitor Map of Jockey's Ridge State Park (SP) in North Carolina. Published by North Carolina State Parks.
Fact Sheet for Jockey's Ridge State Park (SP) in North Carolina. Published by North Carolina State Parks.
Guide to North Carolina State Parks. Published by North Carolina State Parks.