Hammocks Beach State Park
Fee required
Hammocks Beach State Park, a coastal haven in Onslow County, features a mainland and three barrier islands, including Bear Island. It offers pristine beaches, diverse camping options including oceanside primitive sites, paddle trails, and a seasonal ferry to Bear Island.

📜 Coastal haven in Onslow County, featuring a mainland and three barrier islands, including Bear Island.
🌊 Offers pristine beaches, diverse camping, and paddle trails.

Why Go

🏖️ Enjoy swimming, surfing, shell collecting, and fishing
🏕️ Unique oceanside primitive camping on Bear Island
🚶‍♀️ Explore hiking trails and 4 miles of beach
🛶 Paddle through marshlands and maritime swamp forests

Why Avoid

⚠️ Ferry service to Bear Island is seasonal, closed until April
🔥 Open fires not allowed on Bear Island campsites
🐾 Pets restricted from buildings, ferry, and swimming areas
🚫 No public docking on Bear Island

Cost

💰 Day use is free, fees for boat launches, ferry, camping, and some events.

Hours

🕒 Park hours vary seasonally (8 AM - 6 PM in winter, 8 AM - 9 PM in summer). Closed Christmas Day.

🅿️ Parking

Available at the mainland area.
Boat trailer parking requires permit or fee.

🚽 Toilets

Restroom facilities and bathhouses available.
Bear Island bathhouse closed in winter.

🐾 Pets

Allowed on leash (max 6 feet) at park and campsites. Not permitted in buildings, on ferry, or in swimming areas.

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