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Lifeguards may not be on duty daily through Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2018 in the protected swim area. Park staff make every effort to ensure lifeguards are on duty in the protected swim area Memorial Day through Labor Day; however, due to circumstances beyond our control and occasionally at the last moment, lifeguards may not be on duty. If you have questions about the status of lifeguards, please contact the park office at hammocks.beach@ncparks.gov or 910.326.4881. Always use extreme caution as rip currents and strong currents can occur at any time. Current information regarding Bear Island and the ferry service can be found under the Hammocks Beach Park News Link.
Posted on: Thursday, August 2, 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.
It’s the “Year of the Fish” for NC State Parks! Come out to the park and learn about some of the fishes that can be found in the waters of coastal North Carolina.
NOTE: Program is at Bear Island Concession Stand. FERRY TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED TO ATTEND PROGRAM.
In partnership with Onslow County Emergency Medical Services and Naval Medicine Lejeune Hammocks Beach is proud to offer a course on how to “Stop the Bleed”. This hour long class is specifically geared toward the immediate responder in dealing with a traumatic bleeding incident which, if left untreated, may result in death.
NOTE: No level of medical training necessary. For more information pertaining to this program go to bleedingcontrol.org
This annual special event was created in memory of the late U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Campbell, a former lifeguard and enthusiast of the park. Park staff is inviting the community to come out to the park and honor the life of Chris by volunteering their time at a place he loved.
CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE TO REGISTER: 910-326-4881.
Learn about these wave skimmers that frequent the waters around Hammocks Beach State Park giving us a playful show almost daily. We will talk about their natural history including any conservation efforts there are. There is so much we can learn from them!
NOTE: Program is at Bear Island Concession Stand. FERRY TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND PROGRAM.
Have you ever gone for a walk on the beach and wondered what the names of all those shells are? Join a ranger to learn about the many different shells that can be found on the beaches of North Carolina including Hammocks Beach State Park. Every day new shells are deposited on beach awaiting to be discovered!
NOTE: Program is at Bear Island Concession Stand. FERRY TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND PROGRAM.
September - May: 8am - 6pm
June - August: 8am - 7pm
Closed Christmas Day
Park Office
September - May: 8am - 5pm daily
June - August: 8am - 6pm daily
Closed Christmas Day
