Carolina Beach State Park
Trails Status
Open
Open
About the Park

Located in New Hanover County 12 miles south of Wilmington, Carolina Beach State Park is home to the Venus flytrap, a unique carnivorous plant. The park is known for habitats like Sugarloaf Dune, a 50-foot dune that once served as a navigational marker for river pilots, as well as three limesink ponds that each feature a unique plant community. The park's marina provides access to the Cape Fear River and the Intracoastal Waterway, making the area popular for boaters and anglers.
Camping
- Camper cabins
- Tent sites
- Trailer and RV sites (some with electric, water, and sewer hookups)
- Group tent sites
- Dump station
- Showers
- Firewood
Activities
Amenities
A private concessionaire in the park offers kayak, canoe, paddleboard, and bike rentals.
Plan Your Visit
Park Hours
Month | Hours |
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January | 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
February | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
March | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
April | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
May | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
June | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
July | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
August | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
September | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
October | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
November | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
December | 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Month | Hours |
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January | 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
February | 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
March | 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
April | 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
May | 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
June | 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
July | 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
August | 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
September | 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
October | 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
November | 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
December | 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
Month | Hours |
---|---|
January | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
February | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
March | 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
April | 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
May | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
June | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
July | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
August | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
September | 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
October | 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
November | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
December | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Photo Gallery
Top: Sunset over the Cape Fear River, J. Brown
Gallery: Intracoastal Waterway coastline, staff photo | Sunset bench, J. Shimel | Boat ramp, C. Peek | Foggy marsh, C. Peek | Fishing on the pier, staff photo