About the Park
Located in Beaufort County 34 miles southeast of Greenville, Goose Creek State Park offers a broad range of coastal experiences, from wetlands along the Pamlico River to a cypress swamp viewed from a long boardwalk. Remnants of boat piers, a trackless railroad bed, and burnt remains of tar kilns provide a glimpse of the heyday of a lumber industry that was once the center of life in the area. The park's estuarine habitats can be explored on foot or by paddling the Pamlico River.
Open
Open
Upcoming Events
Camping
- Camper cabins
- Tent sites
- Trailer and RV sites (all with electric, water, and sewer hookups)
- Group tent sites
- Showers
- Firewood
Activities
- Hiking (8.5 miles)
- Paddling
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Picnicking
Amenities
- Boat ramp
- Amphitheater
- Auditorium and outdoor classroom
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center and exhibits
- Beach access (river)
- Bathhouse
Plan Your Visit
Park Hours
Please note that all other day-use gates, except the park's main gate, close 1 hour before the park hours listed in the table:
| Month | Hours |
|---|---|
| January | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| February | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| March | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| April | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| May | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| June | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| July | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| August | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| September | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| October | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| November | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| December | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Photo Gallery
Top: Goose Creek, from the Ivey Gut Trail, K. Bischof
Gallery: Spotted turtle, M. Strnad | Palmetto Boardwalk, C. Peek | Sunset from primitive camping area, N. Crider | Tree hanging over the beach of Pamlico River, C. Peek | Snowy park road, staff photo