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260906-0948 Fort Macon State Park📷 Mark Clifton, CC BY-SA 4.0

Fort Macon State Park

Atlantic Beach, NC

History

A pentagon-shaped brick fort from the 1820s guarding Beaufort Inlet, with free entry and a beach next door.

Nearest town
Atlantic Beach, NC
Category
History & culture
GPS
34.6979, -76.6784

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Oyster Point CampgroundCampsite
    6 mi from Fort Macon State Park
    TentsCaravansDrinking water
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Great Island CabinsCampsite
    16 mi from Fort Macon State Park
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Dogwood Family CampgroundCampsite
    17 mi from Fort Macon State Park · 52 pitches
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  • Goose Creek RV ResortCampsite
    18 mi from Fort Macon State Park
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  • Holiday Trav-L-Park ResortMotorhome stopover
    22 mi from Fort Macon State Park
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  • Cedar Point CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Fort Macon State Park
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All campsites in North Carolina · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Fort Macon State Park?

Fort Macon State Park is in Atlantic Beach, NC, at GPS 34.6979, -76.6784. It is about 7 mi from Harkers Island.

Can you camp near Fort Macon State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Oyster Point Campground, about 6 mi away; within 25 mi there are 27 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Fort Macon State Park?

Fort Macon State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: North Carolina’s Crystal Coast.

What is there to see near Fort Macon State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Cape Lookout Lighthouse (10 mi), Hammocks Beach State Park (26 mi), Tryon Palace (35 mi) and Ocracoke Village (49 mi).

When is the best time to visit Fort Macon State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)