About the Park
Natural Resource Inventory Checklists
Get a list of plants and animals that have been found in the park
Bear Island Bathhouse Open With Potable Water Restrooms and Showers.
The bathhouse restrooms are open with potable water, restrooms, and showers. Visit our Status of Facilities page for more information.
Now Hiring: Seasonal Positions
Many parks are looking for seasonal workers. For a list of parks and seasonal positions available, please visit our jobs page.
Temporary Closure of Hammocks Beach Road May 5-6, 2026.
Part of Hammocks Beach Rd. near NC 24 will close from 7am 5/5/26 to 9pm 5/6/26 for contract crews to perform sewer work. Visitors use Old Hammocks Rd. to reach Hammocks Beach Rd. Additional Information at NC DOT Website