Marina Closed Due to Renovations / Change in Camping Registration Process ... details ±

Marina Closed:The marina complex (boat basin, fuel dock, boat ramps, and store) will be closed beginning December 1, 2008 to begin a dredging and renovation project. Construction is expected to be completed in August 2010.

Change in Camping Registration Process: During the time the marina is closed, campers must register for campsites at the visitor center office.



Updated: 2010-02-16 03:02:53

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Firewood Transportation Endangers Plants ... details ±

Serious plant pests can be introduced into our parks by campers who bring in firewood. To prevent this, many of our parks sell firewood. For campers who choose to bring in their own firewood, please use wood harvested from a source local to the park. Campers should not bring firewood from outside of North Carolina. More infor from the NC Division of Forest Resources

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Prescribed Burns Planned ... details ±

Prescribed Burns Planned February through April: The park plans to burn approximately 100 acres during the months of February - April. These burns will be conducted on weekdays only and when weather conditions allow. Visitor use areas such as trails and camping areas could be temporarily affected.

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Directions

Carolina Beach State Park is located off US 421 in New Hanover County on Dow Road, 10 miles south of Wilmington. From Raleigh, take Interstate 40 east. After approximately 122 miles, the interstate turns into NC 132. Continue south on NC 132, driving through Wilmington. US 421 will join NC 132; continue south on US 421. After driving across Snow's Cut Bridge over the intracoastal waterway, turn right at the second stoplight onto Dow Road, and follow the signs to the park entrance, which is on the right on State Park Road.