Directions
FROM KITTY HAWK, SOUTHERN SHORE, DUCK & COROLLA:
- Take 158 East (the 4 lane bypass - the ocean will be on your left)
- On the side of the road there are milepost markers. Go to Milepost 16
- Look for two large green directional signs above the road. Get in right lane. Follow the sign on the right - it will read: Roanoke Island, 64 West, Manteo/Wanchese, Right 2 Lanes
- Take this route 1.5 miles
- You will come to a high rise bridge, the Washington Baum Bridge. Across the sound to your right you will see lots of boats and condos. This is Pirate’s Cove Yacht Club.
- After crossing the bridge, there will be a traffic light (approximately 500 yds after crossing). Get in left lane. At this light, take a left. It will put you on a feeder road under the high rise to the public boat ramp.
- Look for a blue sign at the light on your left that will read: Washington Baum Public Boat Ramp.
FROM HATTERAS, BUXTON, AVON & RODANTHE:
- Take 12 North, over the Oregon Inlet Bridge, continue 8 miles to the first light, which will be 64 West
- Take a left, and follow the directions below ... starting at go 1.5 miles
- Take this route 1.5 miles
- You will come to a high rise bridge, the Washington Baum Bridge. Across the sound to your right you will see lots of boats and condos. This is Pirate’s Cove Yacht Club.
- After crossing the bridge, there will be a traffic light (approximately 500 yds after crossing). Get in left lane. At this light, take a left. It will put you on a feeder road under the high rise to the public boat ramp.
- Look for a blue sign at the light on your left that will read: Washington Baum Public Boat Ramp.
FROM SOUTH NAGS HEAD
- On Virginia Dare Trail, go North past the Comfort Inn, which will be on your right
- Turn left at the 7/11, which will be on your left
- Continue to the traffic light, then onto the next light, which is 64 West
- Take this route 1.5 miles
- You will come to a high rise bridge, the Washington Baum Bridge. Across the sound to your right you will see lots of boats and condos. This is Pirate’s Cove Yacht Club.
- After crossing the bridge, there will be a traffic light (approximately 500 yds after crossing). Get in left lane. At this light, take a left. It will put you on a feeder road under the high rise to the public boat ramp.
- Look for a blue sign at the light on your left that will read: Washington Baum Public Boat Ramp.
The boat and Capt. will be in the water waiting for you. You will find plenty of parking along with clean restrooms for your use at the park.
