Park Gate Hours:
8:00 am till 6:00 pm: January, February, November, and December
8:00 am till 8:00 pm: March, April, May, September, and October
8:00 am till 9:00 pm: June, July, and August
Visitor Center Hours:
8:00 am till 5:00 pm Year-Round,
8:00 am till 6:00 pm Memorial Day - Labor Day
Bear Island Loop and Bear Island Boat In Only Loop:
Check-in required at the visitor center for Bear Island campsites. No late arrivals.
Open fires of any kind are not allowed on Bear Island.
Bear Island campsites require transportation by canoe, kayak, private boat, or ferry service when operating. Ferry service information available at:
Hammocks Beach State Park: Home | NC State Parks (ncparks.gov).
Simmons Mainland Campground has 24-hour drive-up access to the campground. Check-in at 3:00 pm NO Early Check-ins.