Bald Head Island is a barrier island that lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the mouth of the Cape Fear River four miles from Southport in southeastern North Carolina.

There is also Middle Island and Bluff Island which when joined to Bald Head Island form what has been in the past known as Smith Island. The northern-most subtropical island on the Atlantic, Bald Head Island has a maritime forest, over 10,000 acres of salt marsh and estuaries, and ten miles of ocean beaches. Access is by passenger ferry from the Indigo Plantation Marina or by private boat. There are no private vehicles allowed on the Island. Transporation is by Golf Cart or bicycle.

Bald Head Island welcomes guests arriving by passenger ferry or private yacht. Transportation is by golf cart and there are no high-rises except for "Old Baldy", North Carolina's oldest lighthouse, circa 1817.

In addition to 14 miles of unspoiled beaches, and 2000 acres of dunes, Bald Head Island boasts a lush maritime forest and 10,000 acres of salt marshes and tidal creeks. The island treasures and protects its natural resources through the efforts of the Bald Head Island Conservancy Group. Community volunteers work with UNC-Wilmington marine biologist to sustain the indigenous loggerhead turtles.