Hammocks Beach State Park
North Carolina State Park
Hammocks Beach State Park entrance fee
Free entry — There are no fees required to access Hammocks Beach State Park for day use, except for boat launches and ferry passes. Fees are charged for camping, certain event permits, and facility reservations.
Hammocks Beach State Park hours
January–February: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March–May: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
June–August: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
September–October: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
November–December: 8 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 Hammocks Beach State Park
A mainland base and three barrier islands, including four-mile Bear Island, reached by passenger ferry. Camping oceanside there is unique among North Carolina's state parks, and paddlers can thread the marshes and maritime swamp forest instead.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐦 Birding
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🌿 Nature Center
More North Carolina state parks with swimming
Camping options
- Paddle-in sites
- Tent sites
- Group sites
Contact
Phone910-326-4881
Address1572 Hammocks Beach Road, Swansboro, NC 28584
Upcoming events at Hammocks Beach State Park
- Silk Strength
- Owl Prowl
- Birding Basics
- Upcycle Your Recycle
- Night Sky Naked Eye
- Reading the Water
- Reading with a Ranger
Event details and registration are on the NC State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Hammocks Beach State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Paddleboards
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