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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.
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Fort Macon State Park will begin lifeguarding the protected swimming area on Thursday, June 4. Until we have a full lifeguard roster, we will only lifeguard five days per week. The Refreshment Stand and Bathhouse opened on Saturday, June 6, and are open every day. There will be no lifeguards on Wednesdays and Thursdays until further notice.
The Handicap Ramp at the bathhouse is closed due to erosion.
Updated: 2009-06-22 14:22:03
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Directions
Fort Macon State Park is located in Carteret County on the eastern end of Bogue Banks. From I-95, take US 70 east to Morehead City and turn south on Atlantic Beach Causeway. Cross the bridge to Atlantic Beach and turn left on NC 58. The fort is located at the tip of the island.