Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
North Carolina State Recreation Area
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area entrance fee
Free entry — There are no fees required to access Fort Fisher State Recreation Area for day use, except that fees are charged per vehicle to utilize the four-wheel-drive beach. Fees are also charged for certain event permits and facility reservations.
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area hours
January–February: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
April–May: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
June–August: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
September: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
October: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
November–December: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Park gate is closed and locked at park closing time. Please view the tab for four-wheel-drive gate access hours.
Hours as published by NC State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
The only park in the system with four-wheel-drive beach access, which makes it a favorite for surf fishing. A salt-marsh trail ends at an observation deck looking out to Zeke's Island, and loggerheads nest along the shore in warm months.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐦 Birding
- 🏍️ Off-Highway Vehicles
Amenities & facilities
- 🌞 Day Use Only
More North Carolina state parks with swimming
Contact
Phone910-458-5798
Address1000 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC 28449
🎒 Gear up for Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Bug spray
- Paddleboards
- Dry bags
- Tackle kits
- Spotting scopes
- Bird guides
- Daypacks
- Trekking poles
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