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Carolina Beach State Park
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Carolina Beach State Park protects coastal forest and wetlands along the Cape Fear River with hiking and biking trails, a marina and boat ramp, fishing, picnicking, camping and cabins, and rare carnivorous plants including Venus flytraps. The park does not have a designated swimming area.
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Where is Carolina Beach State Park?
Carolina Beach State Park is mapped at 1010 State Park Road in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. Use the map pin for the park itself rather than a similarly named municipal office or neighborhood.
What hours is Carolina Beach State Park open?
Open daily except Christmas Day; park gates close at seasonally posted times. The visitor center is open daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check the official park page for holiday, weather, seasonal, or maintenance changes.
Where should I park for Carolina Beach State Park?
Navigate to 1010 State Park Road. From Snow's Cut Bridge, turn onto Dow Road and follow state-park signs. Hide valuables before arriving. Park only in designated areas and note that vehicle access is restricted after the daily gate closes.
What can I do at Carolina Beach State Park?
Public records currently identify Hiking trails, Wheelchair-accessible Flytrap and Fitness trails, Marina, Boat ramp, Fishing deck, Picnic area, Visitor center, Restrooms, Campground, Camper cabins, Kayak, canoe, paddleboard and bike rentals, Visitor-center Wi-Fi. Check the official page for current availability.
What accessibility information is available for Carolina Beach State Park?
The Flytrap and Fitness trails are wheelchair accessible. The park also lists accessible parking, restrooms, campsites, a camper cabin, picnic table, campground bathhouses, fishing deck, marina boardwalk and visitor center. Confirm route-specific needs with the operator because surfaces and closures can change.
Are dogs allowed at Carolina Beach State Park?
Pets are allowed on trails on an attended leash no longer than 6 feet. Pick up and dispose of waste. Pets are not allowed in camper cabins or cabin areas except service animals.
How much does Carolina Beach State Park cost?
Most day use, including hiking, biking and fishing, is free. The boat launch costs $7; camping, cabins, marina services and rentals have separate fees.
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