Wild Horses of the Outer Banks NC

The Outer Banks region is one of the few places left in the US where visitors can find wild mustangs. Before humans settled the once remote area known as the Outer Banks, Spanish mustangs roamed free. As paved roads and homes started being added to the area, the horses were forced north, where we find them today. A fence has been built, from the ocean to the sound in order to keep the horses on the north side of the island, away from the dangers of traffic. Once you pass into the fenced area, only four wheel drive vehicles will make it past the beach to the area where the horses are most often spotted.

Beach Jeeps of Corolla – Beach Jeeps offers self driven tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses. At Beach Jeeps we let you do the driving and we plot the course. Each of our tours covers 25 miles of beach driving! At Beach Jeeps we have a great family experience you and your kids will not soon forget. Located at Corolla Light Town Center. 252.453.6141

Bob’s Wild Horse Tours – We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in our one-of-a-kind open-air vehicles, guaranteeing you a ride like no other. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will take you and your family on a two to two-and-a-half hour tour in the four-wheel-drive-only beaches of Corolla. Along the way you will be told stories about the history of the Outer Banks, some local lore, and we may even toss in a pirate tale as well. Located at The Inn at Corolla Light. 252.453.0939

Corolla OutBack Adventures – A guided tour with Corolla Outback Adventures is a 2.5-hour, 20-mile round trip on the beach toward False Cape State Park at the NC/VA border. Along the tour, experienced guides provide a wealth of information that includes history and colorful folklore. Different types of vehicles, some self-driven, and special customized group tours are available to serve every need.  Located next to the Corolla Post Office. 252.453.4484 / cobainfo@mac.com

Corolla Wild Horse Museum – Housed within the restored schoolhouse of Corolla Village, the museum shares the wonderful history and legacy of the Colonial Spanish Mustangs. At the museum the whole family can learn more with interactive, hands-on activities, photography and historical information. The Corolla Wild Horse Fund sponsors horse painting for kids every Tuesday and Thursday. On Wednesdays, weather permitting, a gentled Colonial Spanish Mustang will visit the Schoolhouse. On Fridays, ride a gentled Colonial Spanish Mustang around the ring at The Corolla Light Town Center while raising awareness and funds to help this critically endangered breed. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, 11-2. 252.453.8002 / info@corollawildhorses.com

Outer Banks Tours – Back Country’s unique 4×4 & Kayak Safari carries small groups and families by custom open-air Safari Cruisers through 30 miles of off-road beach, dune and sand trail to paddle from the private Spanish Mustang Reserve where they have exclusive access. Each tour is three-plus hours and is the best of both worlds, an off-road 4×4 Safari excursion and a pristine kayak tour. More often than not you will even see the wild horses from the kayaks if not from the safari cruiser. They also offer Off-Road Segway Safari as well as other Kayak Adventures. 252.453.0877 / info@outerbankstours.com