Wright Brothers National Memorial
Kill Devil Hills, NC
The dunes where the first powered flight took off in 1903, marked with stones for each attempt.
- Nearest town
- Kill Devil Hills, NC
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 36.0144, -75.6680
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
© Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Jockey's Ridge State Park
© Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
© https://www.flickr.com/people/kostia/ (User:Stavia) · CC BY 2.0Ocracoke Village
© vastateparksstaff · CC BY 2.0First Landing State Park
Campsites nearby
- OBX CampgroundMotorhome stopover1 mi from Wright Brothers National Memorial · 56 pitchesMotorhomes
- Kitty Hawk RV ParkMotorhome stopover4 mi from Wright Brothers National MemorialMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Beechland CampgroundCampsite8 mi from Wright Brothers National MemorialCaravans
- Oregon Inlet CampgroundCampsite16 mi from Wright Brothers National Memorial · 107 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
All campsites in North Carolina · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Wright Brothers National Memorial?
Wright Brothers National Memorial is in Kill Devil Hills, NC, at GPS 36.0144, -75.6680. It is about 4 mi from Kitty Hawk.
Can you camp near Wright Brothers National Memorial?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is OBX Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Wright Brothers National Memorial?
Wright Brothers National Memorial is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Outer Banks.
What is there to see near Wright Brothers National Memorial?
Places worth a stop nearby: Jockey's Ridge State Park (4 mi), Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (53 mi), Ocracoke Village (65 mi) and First Landing State Park (66 mi).
When is the best time to visit Wright Brothers National Memorial?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)