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Park News

Due to continued dry weather, there could be residual smoke from a prescribed fire on some trails, Tar-Kiln, Huckeberry, Mallard Creek, and main park road.

All day use areas, including trails and swim beach, close ONE HOUR prior to posted gate hours.

Most trails at the park are open, with the exception of trails that were already closed due to previous damage, Palmetto Boardwalk and Flatty Creek Trails.

Campsites, including group campsites, are open. Reservations are required and can be made online or by calling 1-877-722-6762. Camper cabins are open for reservations with a two night minimum. They are closed on Sunday for cleaning.

The visitor center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Last updated on: Friday, October 22, 2021

Contact the park

252-923-2191

goose.creek@ncparks.gov

Address

Visitor center

2190 Camp Leach Road
Washington, NC 27889

GPS: 35.4818, -76.9014

Hours

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Please note that all other day-use gates, except the park's main gate, close 1 hour before the park hours listed below:
November to February:
8:00am to 6:00pm
March to May:
8:00am to 8:00pm
June to August:
8:00am to 9:00pm
September to October:
8:00am to 8:00pm
Closed Christmas Day

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Open daily:
8:00am to 5:00pm
Closed Christmas Day

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Final Public Notice: Goose Creek State Park FEMA Project

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has applied for FEMA Public Assistance Program funding through the North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) as a sub-recipient for the repair of the boardwalk and beach erosion at Goose Creek State Park. Comments are solicited from the public; local, state or federal agencies; and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate the impacts of the proposed project.

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