Meet in the Visitor Center lobby for a leisurely hike exploring the natural side of Fort Macon. Hike will cover both trail and beach.
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Events and Programs
Some Fort Museum Rooms Closed until Further Notice
Due to HVAC damage from a recent lighting strike, several of the restored fort museum rooms of Fort Macon are currently closed to the public. The rest of the fort is still operating on its normal daily schedule from 9 am-5:30 pm.
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.
Meet in the fort entrance for a guided tour of Fort Macon. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and are held daily at 11:00, 1:00, & 3:00. Please note that pets are not allowed inside the fort.
Date of Event:
Thu, 08/25/2022 - 11:00am to 3:45pm
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, 1:00, & 3:00. Please note that pets are not allowed inside the fort.
Date of Event:
Fri, 08/26/2022 - 11:00am to 3:45pm
Start Location:
Fort Entrance
Come out to the Fort’s parade ground at 10:30 am or 2:30 pm 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.
Date of Event:
Sat, 08/27/2022 - 10:30am to 3:00pm
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, 1:00, & 3:00. Please note that pets are not allowed inside the fort.
Date of Event:
Sat, 08/27/2022 - 11:00am to 3:45pm
Start Location:
Fort Entrance
Park Maps and Brochures:
