COVID-19 CLOSURES AT ALL PARKS
Posted on: Thursday, August 6, 2020 - 1:27pm |
Events and Programs
The beach, trails, and restrooms are open. The visitor center, the inside of the fort, exhibit rooms, and concessions remain closed. All programs, including tours, are canceled until further notice.
When visiting, please follow social distancing guidelines, regardless of the behavior of others. Please try to stay 6 feet away from other visitors and park staff or wear a mask or face covering. Try to touch as few surfaces as possible and do not enter areas that have been closed off. Wash or sanitize your hands before, during, and after your visit, and stay home if you are sick.
Please note that this alert is updated only when something changes. Generally, state parks are following the phased reopening statewide. Phase 2 has been extended until at least September 11, 2020.
Last updated on: Thursday, August 6, 2020
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.
There are no scheduled events at the park at this time. Please contact the park office for more information or check back again soon.
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