Carolina Beach State Park, Marina and Campgrounds
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In addition to the 79 campsites, the park has four camper cabins located in the family campground. These camping cabins sleep six people in two rooms, one with a double bed and one with two sets of bunk beds. Each cabin has electrical outlets and a heating and air-conditioning unit. Outside each cabin, there is a picnic table, charcoal grill and a fire ring. Drinking water and restrooms with hot showers are located nearby.
No smoking is allowed in any of the cabins. Centennial Cabin is wheelchair-accessible. Animals are not allowed in the cabins or cabin area, with the exception of service animals. Park gate is locked daily at posted closing hours. Vehicle access after gate closing and before 7 a.m. is restricted, except in an emergency.
Group camping
There are also two camping areas for organized groups located along Swamp Trail and are available by reservation only. Site #1 accommodates up to 26 people; site #2 accommodates up to 40 people. These areas include two picnic tables, grills/fire rings and pit toilets. Water and shower facilities are not available. This area is accessible only by foot and is located approximately 400 yards from the Flytrap Trail parking area. Reservations can be made by contacting the park marina office.
Contact:
Office: 910-458-8206
Marina: 910-458-7770
carolina.beach@ncparks.gov
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Carolina Beach State Park is a North Carolina state park in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It covers 761 acres on Pleasure Island.
With a marina providing access to some of North Carolina’s best fishing spots, a secluded camping area beneath towering trees, and miles of hiking trails that traverse a variety of distinct habitats—not to mention the presence of the Venus flytrap, one of the world’s most unique carnivorous plants—it’s no wonder Carolina Beach State Park is a popular coastal attraction. Located in an area steeped in both history and natural diversity, the park includes a visitor’s center with exhibits depicting the wonders of its environment.
This popular 761 acre park includes a Visitor’s Center and marina/fuel dock accessing some of North Carolina’s best fishing spots, and features miles of hiking trails and secluded campsites beneath towering trees with the option of tent adventures or cabins sleeping up to six people. Cabins are outfitted with double beds, bunk beds, heating/air conditioning, electrical outlets and more. Conveniently located near the Park’s entrance, the Visitor Center/Exhibit Hall is wheelchair accessible with exhibits and videos. Rangers hold regularly scheduled educational programs.
Park:
December to January:
7:00am to 6:00pm
February:
7:00am to 7:00pm
March to April:
7:00am to 9:00pm
May to September:
7:00am to 10:00pm
October:
7:00am to 9:00pm
November:
7:00am to 7:00pm
Closed Christmas Day
Marina:
December to January:
8:00am to 5:30pm
February:
8:00am to 6:30pm
March to April:
8:00am to 8:30pm
May to September:
8:00am to 9:30pm
October:
8:00am to 8:30pm
November:
8:00am to 6:30pm
Closed Christmas Day
Park Office:
8:00am to 5:00pm daily
Closed Christmas Day
Not all campsites have identical amenities. Read the campsite information on the reservations website to see photos of campsites; check availability and fees; find out whether a specific site is wheelchair accessible, has access to water, bathouses or pit toilets, or has electric hookup; and learn other important information.
Tent, trailer and RV camping
The park’s family campground is located in a wooded area near Snow’s Cut.
There are 69 campsites with no hook-ups, including two wheelchair-accessible sites. Ten campsites have full hookups (water, electric and sewer), including one wheelchair-accessible site.
Each site is equipped with a picnic table and grill or fire ring. Drinking water and restrooms with hot showers are located nearby.
In addition to the 79 campsites, the park has four camper cabins located in the family campground. These camping cabins sleep six people in two rooms, one with a double bed and one with two sets of bunk beds. Each cabin has electrical outlets and a heating and air-conditioning unit. Outside each cabin, there is a picnic table, charcoal grill and a fire ring. Drinking water and restrooms with hot showers are located nearby.
No smoking is allowed in any of the cabins. Centennial Cabin is wheelchair-accessible. Animals are not allowed in the cabins or cabin area, with the exception of service animals. Park gate is locked daily at posted closing hours. Vehicle access after gate closing and before 7 a.m. is restricted, except in an emergency.
Group camping
There are also two camping areas for organized groups located along Swamp Trail and are available by reservation only. Site #1 accommodates up to 26 people; site #2 accommodates up to 40 people. These areas include two picnic tables, grills/fire rings and pit toilets. Water and shower facilities are not available. This area is accessible only by foot and is located approximately 400 yards from the Flytrap Trail parking area. Reservations can be made by contacting the park marina office.
Contact:
Office: 910-458-8206
Marina: 910-458-7770
carolina.beach@ncparks.gov