📜 Coastal haven in Onslow County, featuring a mainland and three barrier islands, including Bear Island.
🌊 Offers pristine beaches, diverse camping, and paddle trails.
🏖️ 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
⚠️ Ferry service to Bear Island is seasonal
🔥 Open fires not allowed on Bear Island campsites
🐾 Pets restricted from buildings, ferry, and swimming areas
💰 Day use is free, fees for boat launches, ferry, camping, and some events.
🕒 Park hours vary seasonally (8 AM - 6 PM in winter, 8 AM - 9 PM in summer). Visitor Center hours also vary. Closed Christmas Day.
Available at the mainland area.
Restroom facilities and bathhouses are available.
Allowed on leash (max 6 feet) at park and campsites. Not permitted in buildings, on ferry, or in swimming areas.