Park Maps and Brochures:
The visitor center and the mainland area reopened on Monday, October 1. Trails remain closed. Bear Island, Huggins Island and Jones Island are all closed. There is no ferry service for the rest of the season. Campgrounds are closed until further notice.
Posted on: Monday, October 1, 2018Hammocks Beach 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.
Learn about the natural wonders and local history during this 90 to 120 minute interpretive cruise around Swansboro and the Hammocks Beach State Park islands. You will discover some of the local wildlife and learn about the unique history of the park and of the Swansboro area.
Cost: monetary donation per passenger benefiting the Friends of Hammocks and Bear Island (FHBI). For more information or to make a reservation, visit FHBI.org.
Learn about the natural wonders and local history during this 90 to 120 minute interpretive cruise around Swansboro and the Hammocks Beach State Park islands. You will discover some of the local wildlife and learn about the unique history of the park and of the Swansboro area.
Cost: monetary donation per passenger benefiting the Friends of Hammocks and Bear Island (FHBI). For more information or to make a reservation, visit FHBI.org.
Learn about the natural wonders and local history during this 90 to 120 minute interpretive cruise around Swansboro and the Hammocks Beach State Park islands. You will discover some of the local wildlife and learn about the unique history of the park and of the Swansboro area.
Cost: monetary donation per passenger benefiting the Friends of Hammocks and Bear Island (FHBI). For more information or to make a reservation, visit FHBI.org.
Come out to the park in your scariest and funniest costumes to enjoy our annual Halloween event! You will get a chance to enjoy our haunted house, hay rides, candy, games, prizes, and so much more! Fun for all ages!
Learn about the natural wonders and local history during this 90 to 120 minute interpretive cruise around Swansboro and the Hammocks Beach State Park islands. You will discover some of the local wildlife and learn about the unique history of the park and of the Swansboro area.
Cost: monetary donation per passenger benefiting the Friends of Hammocks and Bear Island (FHBI). For more information or to make a reservation, visit FHBI.org. *Costume Optional
1573 Hammocks Beach Road
Swansboro, NC 28584
910-326-4881
hammocks.beach@ncparks.gov
GPS: 34.671, -77.1429
Closed Christmas Day
Closed Christmas Day
