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Carolina Beach State Park

Carolina Beach, NC

Nature

One of the few places where carnivorous Venus flytraps grow in the wild, seen along the short Flytrap Trail in the pine savanna. The park also has a marina and campground on the Cape Fear River; entry is free.

Nearest town
Carolina Beach, NC
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
34.0476, -77.9190

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 October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and September. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Featured in these trip guides

Cape Fear coast: Wilmington, Fort Fisher and Southport – USS North Carolina Battleship, Wilmington, NC, February 2023© David Wilson · CC BY 2.0
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Coast & island drives

Cape Fear coast: Wilmington, Fort Fisher and Southport

95 mi7 stops3 days

Nearby

Fort Fisher State Historic Site – Fort Fisher (2) (20991812823)© Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Fort Fisher State Historic Site

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Oak Island Lighthouse (2) (40694198103)© Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Oak Island Lighthouse

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Battleship North Carolina – USS North Carolina Battleship, Wilmington, NC, February 2023© David Wilson · CC BY 2.0
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Battleship North Carolina

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Hammocks Beach State Park Boat Ramp June 2014 - panoramio (1)© Mikeiamunion21 · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Hammocks Beach State Park

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Campsites nearby

  • Carolina Beach State Park CampgroundCampsite
    1 mi from Carolina Beach State Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Motorhome stopover · SouthportMotorhome stopover
    5 mi from Carolina Beach State Park
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Motorhome stopover · SouthportMotorhome stopover
    9 mi from Carolina Beach State Park
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Wilmington KOA HolidayMotorhome stopover
    17 mi from Carolina Beach State Park
    TentsCaravansMotorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Holden Beach RVCampsite
    22 mi from Carolina Beach State Park
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Holden Beach RV CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Carolina Beach State Park
    TentsCaravans
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in North Carolina · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Carolina Beach State Park?

Carolina Beach State Park is in Carolina Beach, NC, at GPS 34.0476, -77.9190. It is about 10 mi from Southport.

Can you camp near Carolina Beach State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Carolina Beach State Park Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Carolina Beach State Park?

Carolina Beach State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cape Fear coast: Wilmington, Fort Fisher and Southport.

What is there to see near Carolina Beach State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Fort Fisher State Historic Site (5 mi), Oak Island Lighthouse (13 mi), Battleship North Carolina (13 mi) and Hammocks Beach State Park (62 mi).

When is the best time to visit Carolina Beach State Park?

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

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