Carova Beach

1312 NC-12 , Corolla, NC 27927
lat/lng: 36.51015375658087,-75.85958756756821
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This beach is an absolute must see! One of the few places left in the US where public beach access is granted to all 4x4 vehicles. The beach is beautiful with soft white sand and the ocean is a great during the summer months. The beach is 11 miles long, but there are countless more miles of trails behind the beach. Some of the trails can become challanging as they are often flooded with deep water. On the back trails you can find wild horses that live in this area. Make sure to read up on local laws before entering the beach as they do have active law enforcement on the beach, and with the beach access comes different laws. Two very important laws are: 15 mph speed limit on the beach, and maintain 50ft distance from the horses at all time (no feeding or interaction of any kind other than watching)..

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Gandalf
Member since Jun 25, 2022

Hidden Skills Course

Submitted on Jun 25, 2022

Just got back from Carova. While wheeling through the back roads I came across a skills course that had planned pools of various depths in a loop course. Sadly, I couldn’t find it again the next day as I searched the labyrinth of back roads. Does anyone know where that course can be found on the backroads of Carova Beach?

Gandalf
Member since Jun 25, 2022

Hidden Skills Course

Submitted on Jun 25, 2022

Just got back from Carova. While wheeling through the back roads I came across a skills course that had planned pools of various depths in a loop course. Sadly, I couldn’t find it again the next day as I searched the labyrinth of back roads. Does anyone know where that course can be found on the backroads of Carova Beach?

VBOffRoadN
Member since Jan 04, 2017

Submitted on Mar 12, 2018

Love this trail!! Especially after the area has had some good rain!!! Worth visiting if you live in the 757

UserX
Member since Mar 26, 2016

Horses on the Beach

Submitted on Mar 12, 2018

Had a lot of fun and even saw some horses grazing on the beach!

Goins2754
Member since Dec 28, 2016

Feb 2017

Submitted on Feb 28, 2017

Great beach for 4x4s. Not much technically, but as far as a good easy drive through the sand it can't be beat. Bring the family and have a picnic!

Hopkins
Member since Apr 28, 2017

Sept 2016

Submitted on Oct 10, 2016

Had an awesome time in Carova! Back roads were extremely flooded! Had a couple close calls with high water!

Hopkins
Member since Apr 28, 2017

Sept 2016

Submitted on Oct 10, 2016

Had an awesome time in Carova! Back roads were extremely flooded! Had a couple close calls with high water!

Hangten30
Member since Feb 13, 2017

Awesome Time!

Submitted on Sep 08, 2016

Definitely check out OBX for some awesome time in the sand!

Hangten30
Member since Feb 13, 2017

Awesome!

Submitted on Sep 08, 2016

Great Time!