Hammocks Beach Facility Update as of August 13, 2022
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Status of Park Facilities as of August 13, 2022
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend ferry service to Bear Island operates daily. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday hourly and Thursday through Sunday every 30 minutes from 9:30 until 5:30. Please see the 2022 ferry schedule link for the complete schedule of departure days and times. Ferry tickets are sold in person on a first-come, first-served basis; there are no reservations for the ferry. Please see ferry sales and boarding procedure for additional information. Tickets can sell out early in the day on weekends, plan to arrive early in the day to purchase tickets. Pets are not permitted on the ferry.
Visitor center, exhibit hall, trails, restrooms, and the boat ramp are open daily. Masks are optional in all park buildings.
Bear Island bathhouse restroom facilities are open daily with potable (drinkable) water.
Beachside and sound side campsites are open. Beachside campsites can be accessed by ferry, when operating, canoe, kayak, or private boat. Sound side campsites are accessible only by canoe, kayak, or private boat. Please see the Reservations page to make a reservation. Open fires are not permitted anywhere on Bear Island.
The concession stand is OPEN daily through Labor Day weekend with drinks and snacks and is CASH ONLY.
Lifeguards are on duty weekends only as staffing permits through Labor Day weekend. Swim at your own risk and use extreme caution as strong currents and rip currents can occur at any time.
Visitor center hours: 8am – 6pm, Gate Hours 8am – 7pm.
Last updated on: Saturday, August 13, 2022 Lifeguards on Duty Weekends Only through Labor Day
There will be no lifeguards on duty Monday - Friday through September 5, 2022. Swim at your own risk and use extreme caution as strong currents and rip currents can occur at any time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Last updated on: Saturday, August 13, 2022
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
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2022 Ferry Schedule at Hammocks Beach State Park
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Final Public Notice: Hammocks Beach 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 repairs to two kayak docks and a walkway at Hammocks Beach 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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Upcoming Events:
Sunday, August 14, 2022 - 10:00am
Sunday, August 14, 2022 - 12:00pm
Monday, August 15, 2022 - 9:30am