Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Parks Directory of the United States / State Parks / North Carolina

Location:5 miles south of Carolina Beach off Highway 421.
Facilities:Trails, beach, bathhouse, visitor center, nature exhibits, concession stand (open during summer).
Activities:Surf fishing, swimming, hiking, wildlife viewing. Licensed four-wheel drive vehicles may travel on the beach in designated areas.
Special Features:Located on a barrier island between Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, this park supports a variety of maritime habitats including a nesting area for loggerhead sea turtles. Property includes Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Museum.
Address:1000 Loggerhead Rd
Kure Beach, NC 28449
Phone:910-458-5798
Fax:910-458-5799
Web: ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/fofi/home.html
Size: 287 acres.

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