Southern Shores Volunteer Fire Department

Beach Rules & Regulations

Welcome to Southern Shores. Please find general rules as you either visit or live in our Town. Please also feel free to visit the Town of Southern Shores website for additional information.

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Town Beach Rules & Regulations

  • Leaving unattended personal articles on the beach between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. is prohibited and subject to removal and disposal. This includes volleyball nets, tents, chairs, cabanas, sunshades, umbrellas or any other personal items.
  • Any digging that presents a dangerous condition or is left unattended is prohibited.
  • Dogs are only allowed on the beach between the hours of 6:00 p.m-9:00 a.m. from May 15th to September 15. DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES when off personal property. FECES MUST BE PICKED UP.
  • Disturbing the dune structure which includes playing, sliding, or climbing on the frontal dune is prohibited.
  • Any activity causing a threat to public safety is prohibited. Violations will be enforced by Town personnel. Please adhere to all lifeguard warnings and directions.
  • You are responsible for your trash removal and disposal.
  • Swimming is prohibited while red flags are being flown. RED WARNING FLAGS ARE POSTED EVERY HALF MILE ON BEACH WHEN IT IS UNSAFE OR ILLEGAL TO SWIM.
  • BEACH FIRES ARE PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful for any person to start or set a fire of any kind on the beach.
  • Fireworks are prohibited.
  • Surfers must have surfboards leashed to their bodies.
  • Driving on the beach or dunes is prohibited.
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Southern Shores Volunteer Fire Department
15 S. Dogwood Trail
​Southern Shores, NC 27949
Phone:  252-261-2272
​Fax:  252-255-0551