Join us at Fort Macon State Park along with the Crystal Coast Star Gazers for the 2018 State Wide Star Party. The event will start at 7:00 pm at the Beach Access Parking Lot about 1 mile before you get to the actual fort area. There will be several telescopes set up with which to view the heavens, and several other astronomy related activities to participate in. There will be one rain date for this event on April 21st in case of bad weather.
Events and Programs
Park Maps and Brochures:
Events and Programs
Fort Macon State Park 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:
Fri, 04/20/2018 - 7:00pm
Start Location:
Beach Access Area (Bathhouse) Parking Lot
Celebrate Earth Day with over a dozen local organizations at Fort Macon State Park. Each group will have a booth with displays and/or activities showcasing their conservation efforts.
Date of Event:
Sat, 04/21/2018 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Start Location:
Fort Macon Visitor Center
Reenactors with the 1st NC Volunteers will be spending the weekend at the fort presenting the public with special living history events and programs. Events will be held from 10:00 to 4:00 each day and may include flag talks, women's dress talks, musket drills, and artillery demonstrations. A skirmish scenario will take place at 1:30 on both Saturday and Sunday.
Date of Event:
Sat, 04/21/2018 - 10:00am to Sun, 04/22/2018 - 4:00pm
Start Location:
Fort Macon
Meet in the fort entrance for a guided tour of Fort Macon. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and are held Daily at 11:00, 12:00, 2:00, and 3:00.
Date of Event:
Repeats every day until Mon Apr 30 2018 except Sat Apr 21 2018, Sun Apr 22 2018.
Sun, 04/15/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Mon, 04/16/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Tue, 04/17/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Wed, 04/18/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Thu, 04/19/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Fri, 04/20/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Mon, 04/23/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Tue, 04/24/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Wed, 04/25/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Thu, 04/26/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Fri, 04/27/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Sat, 04/28/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Sun, 04/29/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Mon, 04/30/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm Start Location:
Fort
Meet in the fort entrance for a guided tour of Fort Macon. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and are held Daily at 11:00, 12:00, 2:00, and 3:00.
Date of Event:
Sun, 04/15/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Mon, 04/16/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Tue, 04/17/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Wed, 04/18/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Thu, 04/19/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Fri, 04/20/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Mon, 04/23/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Tue, 04/24/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Wed, 04/25/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Thu, 04/26/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Fri, 04/27/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Sat, 04/28/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Sun, 04/29/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, Mon, 04/30/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Start Location:
Fort
Contact:
Fort Macon State Park
2303 East Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512Phone252-726-3775
fort.macon@ncparks.gov
Latitude: 34.697952
Longitude: -76.678340
Park Hours:
Fort Macon: 9am - 5:30pm daily.
Coastal Education and Visitor Center: 9am - 5pm daily.
Bookstore: 9am - 5pm Phone 252-247-3100
Bathhouse Area:
November - February:
8am - 5:30pm
March & October 8am - 7pm
April, May and September: 8am - 8pm
June - August: 8am - 9pm
Swimming Area:
10am - 5:45pm Memorial Day until Labor Day, if staffing permits
Fort Parking Area:
October - March: 8am - 6pm
April, May and September: 8am - 7pm
June - August: 8am - 8pm
Closed Christmas Day
Park Office
8am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm Monday - Friday
Closed state holidays