Cedar Point Recreation Area
Federal / Recreation.gov
The Cedar Point Recreation Area, near the mouth of the White Oak River, is surrounded by a salt marsh and a coastal forest. The salt marsh, where fresh water meets salt water, stretches out like a sea of grass. This nutrient-rich wetland is a valuable "nursery" for commercial seafood, including fish, shrimp, crabs and oysters. A small-craft boat ramp and fishing pier provides easy access to the river and its bounty. The shallow water is suited to flat-bottom boats. Canoes and kayaks can navigate the maze of canals through the salt march. From the boat ramp, paddle around the point, then pass u
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34.69186, -77.08620
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 11:50 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Cedar Point, NC.
⚠ Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 26 at 4:20AM EDT until October 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Today
72°F
Sunny
wind 7 to 12 mph
Tonight
45°F
Clear
wind 6 mph
Tuesday
74°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 9 mph
Tuesday Night
52°F
Mostly Clear
wind 9 mph
Wednesday
74°F
Mostly Sunny
7% rain · wind 9 to 14 mph
Wednesday Night
56°F
Partly Cloudy
4% rain · wind 7 to 13 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (set your own plan)
- Not estimated for this listing — map it from your home
- Access
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- Hike-in
- Confirm on site / map
- Pass required
- Check the facility page (day-use fees vary; many federal sites are free)
- Parking
- See facility details
- Camping
- No camping here (facility) — camp nearby
- Max stay
- Check local rules
- Reservation
- None for day use
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