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Mackerel Beach Access
4.5★ · 14 Google ratings · Corolla, Virginia
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At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 375 yd away
Walk
225 yd · 3 min
Water
81°F
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Sun 9am
Map of Mackerel Beach Access
Guide
Good to know
Clean beach suitable for dogs
Reviewers report the beach itself is well-maintained and dog-friendly, making it good for a day trip with pets.
Recently improved with better amenities
The access was rebuilt with a longer ramp, wider pathways, shower facilities, bike rack, bench, and parking.
Prepare for steep wooden stairs
The access involves a substantial stairway that reviewers describe as long, steep, and tiring to climb both ways.
Consider mobility limitations carefully
This access is not wheelchair accessible, though nearby Dolphin Beach Access now offers wheelchair accessibility with shower facilities.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
77°F · clear
Water
81°F
Waves
1.0 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the SE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:21 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:32 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:10 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:56 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:11 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 952 Lighthouse Dr, Corolla, NC 27927
🅿 Parking 375 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 225 yd away, about 3 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Mackerel Beach Access?
The nearest mapped parking area is 375 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Mackerel Beach Access?
225 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Mackerel Beach Access have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Mackerel Beach Access least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Sun 9am and the busiest at Sat 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
