CANCELLED!!!
Come learn the basics of Surf Fishing at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. Fishing gear will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Dress to fish!! Space is limited!! Call 910-458-5798 to make reservation.
Several parks are open
Posted on: Friday, September 21, 2018 - 9:21am |
Events and Programs
Park Maps and Brochures:
PARK RE-OPENING!
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area will re-open on Friday, September 21st at 8am. The trail will remain closed as it has sustained significant damage. The four wheel drive gate is not working properly, park visitors will still need to purchase a permit in the park office. Staff have removed lots of safety hazards and debris from the beach, but if you notice a safety concern please notify park staff immediately.
Posted on: Thursday, September 20, 2018Events and Programs
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful.
Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration. All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world. Call the park office for more information.
Date of Event:
Sat, 09/22/2018 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Start Location:
Exhibit Room
Join park staff as we hike the basin trail through maritime forest, back dune, and salt marsh habitat. The trail is approximately two miles and will pass the historic World War II bunker. We will take many stops along the way to learn about all the plants and animals that call this area home! Don't forget to bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Call 910-458-5798 to make reservations.
Date of Event:
Sun, 09/30/2018 - 11:30am
Start Location:
Exhibit Room
The Fort Fisher Fall Festival will be hosted on October 13, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This event is completely free of charge. We will provide games, a bounce house, a magic show by No Sleeves Magic, educational vendors, arts/crafts table, and we will have a pumpkin decorating/carving contest with prizes donated from local island merchants. You can drop off your pumpkins the day of the festival and do not have to be present to win. Prizes will be given out for Funniest, Scariest, and Most Original. Food and drink will be available for purchase from Vittles Food Truck and Mikes Bites Italian Ice.
Check back closer to the event date for more information!!!!
Date of Event:
Sat, 10/13/2018 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Start Location:
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area Parking Lot
Come celebrate Halloween with us at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. Run, Scream, Survive!!! Brave the haunted trail.
Warning: Ages 10 and older
Event is FREE and open to the public. Trail will be open from 7pm-9pm. Come if you dare!
Date of Event:
Fri, 10/26/2018 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Start Location:
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
Contact:
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
1000 Loggerhead Road
Kure Beach, NC 28449Phone910-458-5798
fort.fisher@ncparks.gov
Latitude: 33.953400
Longitude: -77.929000
November, December, January, February: 8am - 6pm
March and October: 8am - 7pm
April, May, September: 8am - 8pm
June, July, August: 8am - 9pm
Closed Christmas Day
Park gate is closed and locked at park closing time.
(See below for Four-Wheel Drive gate access)
Park Office
8am - 5pm daily
Open most state holidays
Four-Wheel-Drive Beach Access
Sept. 15 - March 31
24 hours a day
All other times:
closes 30 minutes before the park
Pedestrian beach access
24 hours a day