Updated Monday, March 30: NC State Parks status during COVID-19 pandemic
Posted on: Monday, March 30, 2020 - 2:54pm |
2303 E. Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
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Ft. Macon State Park is currently CLOSED until further notice.
In compliance with the current Carteret County state of emergency, Fort Macon State Park will be completely closed to the public until further notice. Please respect this closure and not attempt to enter the park during this period. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
All events and programs have been CANCELED until further notice.
Last updated on: Monday, March 23, 2020Fort 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.
This event has been canceled.
Join us at Fort Macon as we kick off Earth Day with a free concert by the Chatham Rabbits. Bring a folding chair and feel free to bring a picnic. Please remember that alcohol is not allowed in state parks, and pets are not allowed inside the fort.
This event has been canceled.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we will be offering two ranger-led nature hikes before and after the Crystal Coast Earth Day event, one at 9:00am and one at 2:00pm. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water and bug spray.
This event has been canceled.
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.
This event has been canceled.
Join us at Fort Macon State Park along with the Crystal Coast Star Gazers for the 2020 statewide 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 25th in case of bad weather.
Meet in the fort to learn about a 19th century musket's history, loading procedures, and firing.
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