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Hammocks Beach State Park

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Hammocks Beach State Park

Location: Bear Island; 4.5 miles west of Swansboro off NC 24 on State Road 1511. Accessible only by boat; park operates passenger ferry from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Facilities: 14 primitive campsites, 3 primitive group camps, picnic area, trails, canoe trail, bathhouse, concession stand (open during summer).
Activities: Camping, boating, surf fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, nature programs.
Special Features: Undeveloped barrier island with dunes as tall as 60 feet. Park includes 3.5 miles of ocean beach, maritime forests, salt marshes, and tidal creeks.
Address: 1572 Hammock Beach Rd
Swansboro, NC 28584
Phone: 910-326-4881;
Fax: 910-326-2060;
Web: ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/habe/home.html
Size: 1,138 acres.

See other parks in North Carolina.


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One of the most unspoiled beaches of Atlantic, Hammocks Beach State Park is accessible by a boat or passenger ferry only.
A visit to Hammocks Beach State Park in the spring, summer, or fall will give visitors an adventurous ride to Bear Island where they can have the opportunity to view dolphins and other sea life before reaching the island.
The gallery's interpretative exhibits highlight the marine life, flora and fauna of Bear Island, which is the principal natural resource area of Hammocks Beach State Park and is accessible only by ferry or private boat.
 
 
 
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