Within Park
- Charcoal Grill
- Comfort Station
- Fire Rings
- Fishing
- Flush Toilets
- Handicap Access
- Hiking Trail
- Interpretive Programs
- Lake Access
- Parking
- Picnic Table
- Telephone
- Water spigot
Lake Waccamaw State Park, NC
77 Ratings
Lake Waccamaw offers four primitive group camping areas nestled beneath the trees. Our fifth campsite is a yurt campsite with a permanent tent. Picnic tables, fire circles and charcoal grills are located in the sites and pit toilets are located nearby. Please be aware that these...
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Overview
Description
Lake Waccamaw offers four primitive group camping areas nestled beneath the trees. Our fifth campsite is a yurt campsite with a permanent tent. Picnic tables, fire circles and charcoal grills are located in the sites and pit toilets are located nearby. Please be aware that these are hike-in campsites that do not have water or electricity onsite. All campers must check-in at the visitor center or with a ranger before occupying a campsite and must display a parking pass for overnight parking in the parking area.
Booking Window
Auditoriums and Classrooms
Fri Jun 12 2026 - Fri Dec 11 2026Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Primitive
Thu Jun 11 2026 - Fri Dec 11 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Walk In
Thu Jan 01 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
Walk In
Fri Jan 01 2027
Fri Dec 31 2027
Services and Amenities
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Fees and Cancellation
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Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Walk In Season
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Primitive
$17.00
Auditoriums and Classrooms
$75.00-$175.00
Walk In Season
Jan 01 2027 -
Dec 31 2027
Jan 01 2027 -
Dec 31 2027
Primitive
$17.00
Auditoriums and Classrooms
$75.00-$175.00
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
34.27899, -78.46549
34°16'44"N, 78°27'56"W
Lake Waccamaw State Park is located in Columbus County, 38 miles west of Wilmington and 12 miles east of Whiteville. From US 74, follow park signs. Take Old Lake Road south for .5 miles. Turn left on NC 214 for approximately 1 mile. Turn right on Jefferson Road and follow this road for 1 mile until the lake is in sight. Take a left on Bella Coola Road, following this road for 3 miles where you'll enter the park gate on the left.
34.27899, -78.46549
34°16'44"N, 78°27'56"W
Lake Waccamaw State Park is located in Columbus County, 38 miles west of Wilmington and 12 miles east of Whiteville. From US 74, follow park signs. Take Old Lake Road south for .5 miles. Turn left on NC 214 for approximately 1 mile. Turn right on Jefferson Road and follow this road for 1 mile until the lake is in sight. Take a left on Bella Coola Road, following this road for 3 miles where you'll enter the park gate on the left.
