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Bear Island Camping

Kayaking at Hammocks Beach State Park

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Contact the park
 

910-326-4881

hammocks.beach@ncparks.gov
 

Address
 

Visitor center

1572 Hammock Beach Road
Swansboro, NC 28584

GPS: 34.6710, -77.1429
 

Hours
 

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  • September to May:
    8:00am to 6:00pm
     
  • June to August:
    8:00am to 7:00pm
     
  • Closed Christmas Day
     

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  • September to May:

Open daily:
​8:00am to 5:00pm
 

  • June to August:

Open daily:
8:00am to 6:00pm
 

  • Closed Christmas Day
     

Ferry
 

2021 ferry schedule (updated)

Current ferry protocols

 


 

 

 

Bear Island Camping

Bear Island has 14 designated campsites available to the public but no instruction manual on exactly HOW to camp there!  Come out to the park to learn and discuss with a ranger about some of the “suggestions” that can make your experience better.

NOTE: Program is at Bear Island Bathhouse. (Ferry ticket purchase is required to attend this program).
 

Date of Event: 
Saturday, August 28, 2021 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Start Location: 
Bear Island Bath House