Topics Related to Lake Waccamaw State Park

First Day Hike

January 1, 2025, 2pm - 3pm
Let's start the new year with a guided hike on the largest Carolina bay lake. Learn about Lake Waccamaw and what makes it different while we hike an approximately 1 1/2 mile loop.

Meet at the visitor center.

Lake Waccamaw State Park Fatmucket Walk-Run-Ruck

May 11, 2024, 8am - 12pm
Lake Waccamaw State Park Fatmucket Walk-Run-Ruck. 2 Mile Fun Walk/Run, 5K Run, and a 10K Ruck.

Avis Promoted to Lead NC State Parks' South District

M. Scott Avis has been named as the new south district superintendent, overseeing 11 parks in the North Carolina state parks system.

New Boat Cleaning Stations To Reduce Hydrilla Spread at Lake Waccamaw State Park

The NC Division of Parks and Recreation will now offer two boat cleaning stations at Lake Waccamaw State Park in Columbus County to hinder the spread of hydrilla and other highly invasive aquatic species.