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The shoreline at Carolina Beach State Park

A roofing replacement project has begun today, July 27, 2021, at the visitor center at Carolina Beach State Park. This project will last through the first week of August.

The visitor center should remain open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but please be aware of the possibility of delays and alternative building entry points. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Last updated on: Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Contact the park

910-458-8206

Marina

910-458-7770

Addresses

Visitor center

1010 State Park Road
Carolina Beach, NC 28428

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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