Clone of Carolina Beach State Park

Trails status

Hiking trails

OPEN

Bike trail

OPEN

Camping

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About the park

Located in New Hanover County 10 miles south of Wilmington, Carolina Beach State Park is home to the Venus flytrap, a unique carnivorous plant. The park is known for habitats like Sugarloaf Dune, a 50-foot dune that once served as a navigational marker for river pilots, as well as three limesink ponds that each feature a unique plant community. The park's marina provides access to the Cape Fear River and the Intracoastal Waterway, making the area popular for boaters and anglers.

Map of North Carolina with a star indicating the location of Carolina Beach State Park

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Plan your visit

Address

1010 State Park Road
Carolina Beach, NC 28428

GPS: 34.0472, -77.9066

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28428 Carolina Beach, NC

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Fees

There are no fees required to access Carolina Beach State Park for day use. Fees are required for camping, boat launch, marina use, event permits and facility reservations.

Pets

Pets are allowed at the park and campground, with the exception of buildings and camper cabins. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.

Park hours

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Month

Hours
January 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
February 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
March 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
April 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
May 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
June 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
July 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
August 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
September 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
October 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
November 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
December 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Month

Hours
January 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
February 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
March 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
April 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
May 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
June 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
July 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
August 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
September 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
October 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
November 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
December 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

 

Month

Hours
January 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
February 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
April 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
May 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
June 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
July 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
August 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
September 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
October 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
November 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
December 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Events

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Park staff lead regularly scheduled interpretive programs that allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful. Learning opportunities are available for all ages. Most events are free, though some may require pre-registration.

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Friends of Pleasure Island State Parks

Join, volunteer or donate! The Friends of Pleasure Island State Parks serves Carolina Beach State Park and Fort Fisher State Recreation area.

Friends of State Parks

Friends of State Parks is a nonprofit citizen organization supporting, promoting, and advocating for the North Carolina State Parks system as a whole.

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Contact the park

Park Office: 910-458-8206

Marina: 910-458-7770

Email

carolina.beach@ncparks.gov

Mailing address

P.O. Box 475 Carolina Beach, NC 28428