Basin Trail
Park Maps and Brochures:
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, July 22, 2017 - 1:00pm
Monday, July 24, 2017 - 3:00pm
Sunday, July 30, 2017 - 1:00pm
Basin Trail
The trail meanders through the marsh allowing hikers a chance to view sound-side flora and fauna and the Maritime Forest.
Trail Location:
Trail starts at the Visitor Center
Trail Point of Interest:
The trail passes the WWII bunker and ends at an observation deck, which is a great location for bird watching.
Trail Length:
1.10 miles
Trail Type:
One-way
Trail Difficulty:
Easy
Trail Use:
Hiking
Trail Surface:
Sand
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
Park Hours:
November, December, January, February: 8am - 6pm
March, April, May, September, October: 8am - 8pm
June, July, August: 8am - 9pm
Closed Christmas Day
Park gate is closed and locked at park closing time.
From March 15th to September 15th the 4-wheel-drive beach access gate closes 30 minutes before park.
Park Office
8am - 5pm daily
Open most state holidays
Four-Wheel-Drive Beach Access
Sept. 15 - March 14
24 hours a day
March 15 - Sept. 14
Closes 30 minutes before park gates
Pedestrian beach access
24 hours a day