Lake Waccamaw State Park
North Carolina State Park
Lake Waccamaw State Park entrance fee
Free entry — There are no fees required to access Lake Waccamaw State Park for day use. Fees are charged for camping, certain event permits, and facility reservations.
Lake Waccamaw State Park hours
January–February: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March–April: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
May–September: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
October: 7 a.m. to 8 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 Lake Waccamaw State Park
The shore of the largest Carolina bay, and one of the few of those 500,000 craters holding open water rather than vegetation. A limestone bluff cuts the acidity enough for aquatic species found nowhere else, and a dam bridge opens the full 14-mile shoreline.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐦 Birding
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🌿 Nature Center
RV / campsite hookups
- ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups
Camping options
- Tent sites
- Group sites
Contact
Phone910-646-4748
Address1866 State Park Drive, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
🎒 Gear up for Lake Waccamaw State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Life jackets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Paddleboards
- Dry bags
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