Located in Onslow County 19 miles southeast of Jacksonville, Hammocks Beach State Park comprises a mainland area and three barrier islands, including the 4-mile-long Bear Island. A seasonal passenger ferry transports visitors to the pristine beach that provides an opportunity to swim, surf, look for shells, and fish. Alternatively, visitors can rent or bring their own kayak or canoe for a closer exploration of the marshlands and maritime swamp forests that surround the park's island areas. The park offers two distinct camping experiences, primitive beach camping on Bear Island and more traditional drive-up camping on the mainland.
A few miles away are the towns of Swansboro, Cape Carteret, and Emerald Isle; featuring a downtown historic district, summertime outdoor concerts, sunset and marsh cruises in Bogue Sound, golfing, arcade, bowling, go carts, sky trail, along with drive to beaches. Each town offers unique dining, and shopping experiences.
The Hammocks Beach State Park office and ferry dock are in Onslow County between Jacksonville and Morehead City. From I-95, take I-40 east to NC 24. Follow NC 24 east through Jacksonville to Swansboro. Turn right onto Hammocks Beach Road. Simmons Campground, 1/4 mile on the right. Turn right about 500 feet before the end of the road for the park main entrance and ferry dock.
Park Gate Hours: 8:00 am till 6:00 pm: January, February, November, and December 8:00 am till 8:00 pm: March, April, May, September, and October 8:00 am till 9:00 pm: June, July, and August Visitor Center Hours: 8:00 am till 5:00 pm Year-Round, 8:00 am till 6:00 pm Memorial Day - Labor Day Bear Island Loop and Bear Island Boat In Only Loop: Check-in required at the visitor center for Bear Island campsites. No late arrivals. Open fires of any kind are not allowed on Bear Island. Bear Island campsites require transportation by canoe, kayak, private boat, or ferry service when operating. Ferry service information available at: Hammocks Beach State Park: Home | NC State Parks (ncparks.gov) . Simmons Mainland Campground has 24-hour drive-up access to the campground. Check-in at 3:00 pm NO Early Check-ins.
Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00
Phone: 910-326-4881
Address: 1572 Hammocks Beach Rd, Swansboro, NC 28584
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