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The shoreline at Carolina Beach State Park

Trails, restrooms, the boat ramp, all marina facilities, and the picnic area are open. The visitor center remains closed.

Campsites are open for reservation, with the exception of group campsites, which remain closed. As previously noted, one loop of the campground is closed for construction, while the other remains open. Please be prepared for construction noises and traffic changes.

Camper cabins are available for reservation from Fridays to Sundays. They are closed during the week for cleaning.

When visiting, please follow social distancing guidelines, regardless of the behavior of others. Please try to stay 6 feet away from other visitors and park staff or wear a mask or face covering. Try to touch as few surfaces as possible and do not enter areas that have been closed off. Wash or sanitize your hands before, during, and after your visit, and stay home if you are sick.

Please note that this alert is updated only when something changes. Generally, state parks are following the phased reopening statewide. Phase 2 has been extended until at least September 11, 2020.

Last updated on: Thursday, August 6, 2020

Contact the park

910-458-8206

carolina.beach@ncparks.gov

Marina

910-458-7770

Addresses

Visitor center

1010 State Park Road
Carolina Beach, NC 28428

GPS: 34.0472, -77.9066

Mailing address

P.O. Box 475
Carolina Beach, NC 28428

Hours

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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

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Open daily:
8:00am to 5:00pm
Closed Christmas Day

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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

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November to February:
8:00am to 5:00pm
March to April:
8:00am to 7:00pm
May to August:
8:00am to 8:00pm
September to October:
8:00am to 7:00pm
Closed Christmas Day

Area information

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.

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