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Bridge Replacement May Cause Delays. NC Department of Transportation crews will be working to replace two bridges and a large culvert on Bella Coola Rd. at Big Creek and Mainline Canal. This construction could cause delays for visitors of Lake Waccamaw State Park for the coming months and possibly until the Spring of 2009. No alternative routes are available at this time.

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Directions

Lake Waccamaw State Park is located in Columbus County, 38 miles west of Wilmington and 12 miles east of Whiteville.

From I-95, travel southeast on US 74, continuing east on the highway after it merges with US 76. After passing Whiteville, travel approximately 12 miles. Signs on this highway will direct you to the park. Turn right on Jefferson Road. Before the road takes a sharp right at the lake, turn left on Bella Coola Road until its end at Lake Waccamaw State Park.

From I-40 at Wilmington, take US 74/76 west for approximately 38 miles. Signs on this highway will direct you to the park. Turn left on Old Lake Road and left on NC214. Turn right on Jefferson Road . Before the road takes a sharp right at the lake, turn left on Bella Coola Road. Follow Bella Coola Road until its end at Lake Waccamaw State Park.