State: North Carolina
Address 1: 1010 State Park Road
City: Carolina Beach
Zip: 28428
Phone: 910-458-8206
Open: Open all year
Number of Sites: 83
Camp URL: http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/cabe/main.php
Full Hook: Yes
With a marina providing access to some of North Carolina’s best fishing spots, a secluded camping area beneath towering trees, and miles of hiking trails that traverse a variety of distinct habitats–not to mention the presence of the Venus flytrap, one of the world’s most unique carnivorous plants–it’s no wonder Carolina Beach State Park is a popular coastal attraction. Located in an area steeped in both history and natural diversity, the park includes a visitor’s center with exhibits depicting the wonders of its environment. Visit Carolina Beach State Park to relax, enjoy nature or embark on an eye-opening adventure.
The park’s family campground is located in a wooded area near Snow’s Cut. Pine and oak provide shade for 83 campsites, including two wheelchair-accessible sites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and grill. Drinking water and restrooms with hot showers are located nearby. Hookups are not provided for recreational vehicles, but a dump station is available.
Two camping areas for organized groups are located along Swamp Trail and are available by advance reservation only. One site accommodates up to 25 people; the other accommodates up to 35 people. These areas include picnic tables, fire circles and pit toilets. Water and shower facilities are not available. This area is accessible by foot only. The camping area is approximately 400 yards from the parking area.
A marina with two launching ramps and 42 boat slips is located at the junction of Snow’s Cut and the Cape Fear River.
Fish from the river bank, the wheelchair-accessible fishing deck or launch your boat at the marina.
Six miles of trails wind through a variety of distinct habitats at Carolina Beach State Park. Relatively flat and easy to walk, the trails offer an opportunity to observe the diversity of plant and animal life in the park.