Business rules for Holiday Weekends :

Holiday booking date rules are as follows:
2 nights Minimum Stay on holiday weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday)
2 nights Minimum Stay still apply to cabin rentals at Hanging Rock, Morrow Mountain, and Cliffs of the Neuse State Parks
1 night Minimum Stay on holiday weekend if the booking dates within 14 Days before Arrival Date

Rule applies to the following holiday weekends:
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day

Carolina Beach State Park, NC

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Current Category: Marinas
See also: Camping
Located in New Hanover County 12 miles south of Wilmington, Carolina Beach State Park is home to the Venus flytrap, a unique carnivorous plant. The park is known for habitats like Sugarloaf Dune, a 50-foot dune that once served as a navigational marker for river pilots, as well ...
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Overview

Located in New Hanover County 12 miles south of Wilmington, Carolina Beach State Park is home to the Venus flytrap, a unique carnivorous plant. The park is known for habitats like Sugarloaf Dune, a 50-foot dune that once served as a navigational marker for river pilots, as well as three limesink ponds that each feature a unique plant community. The park's marina provides access to the Cape Fear River and the Intracoastal Waterway, making the area popular for boaters and anglers.

Nearby Attractions:

Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
http://www.ncparks.gov/fort-fisher-state-recreation-area

NC Aquarium - Fort Fisher
http://www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher

Fort Fisher Historic Site
http://www.nchistoricsites.org/fisher/

Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce
http://www.pleasureislandnc.org/

Wilmington and Beaches Convention Visitors Bureau
https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/

Auditoriums and Classrooms
Tue Jul 14 2026 - Wed Jan 13 2027

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Cabin
Tue Jul 14 2026 - Wed Jan 13 2027

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Campsite Electric
Mon Jul 13 2026 - Wed Jan 13 2027

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Campsite Non-Electric
Mon Jul 13 2026 - Wed Jan 13 2027

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Marina Slip
Tue Jul 14 2026 - Sun Jun 13 2027

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Primitive Group Camping
Tue Jul 14 2026 - Wed Jan 13 2027

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Available all seasons - Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.

Season Schedule

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Thu Jan 01 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
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Fri Jan 01 2027
Fri Dec 31 2027
Within Park
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Coin-Op Laundry
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Electric (30 & 50 AMP available)
  • Fire Ring W/Grill
  • Flush Toilets
  • Fuel Dock (Gasoline & Diesel available)
  • Hiking Trail
  • Kayak/Paddleboard/Bicycle Rentals
  • Lounge Area (w/ wifi available)
  • Marina Store
  • Picnic Tables
  • Public Phone
  • Pump-Out
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Trash/Recycle Bins
  • Vending
  • Water
labels.gps.information
34.0471, -77.9072
34°2'50"N, 77°54'26"W

Carolina Beach State Park is located off US 421 in New Hanover County on Dow Road, 10 miles south of Wilmingon. From Raleigh, take Interstate 40 east. After approximately 122 miles, the interstate turns into NC 132. Continue south on NC 132, driving through Wilmington. US 421 will join NC 132; continue south on US 421. After driving across Snow's Cut Bridge over the intracoastal waterway, turn right at the second stoplight onto Dow Road, and follow the signs to the park entrance, which is on the right on State Park Road. Intracoastal Waterway, just past where Snow's Cut meets the Cape Fear River between Channel Marker 163 & 165.
Mailing Address:
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park Rd.
Carolina Beach  NC  28428
Phone Number:
Information:  (910)458-7770