Description
Hammocks Beach State Park is comprised of a mainland area and three barrier islands on the coast of North Carolina.
Activities at Hammocks Beach State Park include beach camping, hiking, paddling, swimming, fishing, picnicking, birdwatching, and swimming.
Recreation
Activities at Hammocks Beach State Park include beach camping, hiking (2.3 miles of trails at the mainland; 4 miles of beach trails), paddling with seasonal paddling trails, fishing, picnicking, birdwatching, and beach access for swimming.
Flora and Fauna
Sea turtles like the loggerhead turtle will nest above the high tide line at Bear Island
Geography
Hammocks Beach State Park is comprised of a mainland area and three barrier islands such as Bear Island, a 4-mile-long, undeveloped barrier island
Amenities
- Tent sites (backpacking via ferry or paddle-in)
- Group tent sites (for organized groups only, backpacking via ferry)
- Showers
- Boat ramp
- Concession stand (seasonal)
- Auditorium
- Gazebo and picnic shelter
- Visitor center and exhibits
- Beach access (ocean)
- Bathhouse
- Kayak, canoe, paddleboard rentals through a third-party vendor
- Guided kayak and paddleboard tours through a third-party vendor
Outside of the main gate, Simmons Mainland Campground offers year-round camping with RV sites, tent sites, and camper cabins.
Need to Know
A seasonal ferry brings visitors from the mainland to Bear Island. The ferry operates April through October.
Beach campers should plan to use the ferry or paddle-in.
