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, & 3:00.
Masks required indoors
Posted on: Monday, August 23, 2021 - 4:34pm |
Events and Programs
Cannon Day moved to Aug. 14th due to Weather
The Cannon Day event originally scheduled for Saturday Aug. 7 has been rescheduled for Saturday Aug. 14 due to the predicted bad weather for the 7th.
Last updated on: Friday, August 6, 2021
Contact the park
252-726-3775
fort.macon@ncparks.gov
Bookstore
252-247-3100
Address
Visitor center
2303 E. Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
GPS: 34.6979, -76.6783
Hours
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- Open daily:
9:00am to 5:30pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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- Including coastal education center and bookstore
- Open daily:
9:00am to 5:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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- November to February:
8:00am to 5:30pm
- March:
8:00am to 7:00pm
- April to May:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- June to August:
8:00am to 9:00pm
- September:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- October:
8:00am to 7:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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- October to March:
8:00am to 6:00pm
- April to May:
8:00am to 7:00pm
- June to August:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- September:
8:00am to 7:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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- Lifeguards available Memorial Day to
Labor Day
- 10:00am to 5:45pm
- As staffing permits
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- Monday to Friday:
8:00am to 1:00pm
2:00pm to 5:00pm
- Closed state holidays
Scheduled events
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:
Mon, 09/20/2021 - 11:00am
Start Location:
Fort Entrance
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, & 3:00.
Date of Event:
Tue, 09/21/2021 - 11:00am
Start Location:
Fort Entrance
Come out to the Fort’s parade ground at 10:30 am on Wednesday to learn about one of the small arms (musket, flint lock, or rifle) that a soldier station at Fort Macon would have carried and used. This will include a blank firing demonstration of the weapon. This event will be held outdoors. Social distancing will need to be maintained with people not in you party and masks are highly encouraged.
Date of Event:
Wed, 09/22/2021 - 10:30am
Start Location:
Fort Parade Ground
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, & 3:00.
Date of Event:
Wed, 09/22/2021 - 11:00am
Start Location:
Fort Entrance
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, & 3:00.
Date of Event:
Thu, 09/23/2021 - 11:00am
Start Location:
Fort Entrance
Park Maps and Brochures:
