Carolina Beach State Park
North Carolina State Park
Carolina Beach State Park entrance fee
Free entry — There are no fees required to access Carolina Beach State Park for day use, except for boat launches. Fees are charged for camping, marina use, certain event permits, and facility reservations.
Carolina Beach State Park hours
January: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
February: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
March–April: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
May–August: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
September–October: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
November: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
December: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The park is open during all other holidays.
Hours as published by NC State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Carolina Beach State Park
Home to the Venus flytrap and to Sugarloaf Dune, a 50-foot rise that once guided river pilots, along with three limesink ponds that each hold their own plant community. The marina opens onto the Cape Fear River and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🛖 Cabins
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
- 🌿 Nature Center
RV / campsite hookups
- 🔌 Full Hookups (Sewer/Water/Electric)
- ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups
More North Carolina state parks with cabins · full RV hookups
Camping options
- Cabins
- Tent sites
- RV/trailer sites
- Group sites
Contact
Phone910-458-8206
Address1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Upcoming events at Carolina Beach State Park
Event details and registration are on the NC State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Carolina Beach State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Bike helmets
- Life jackets
- RV surge protector
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Paddleboards
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