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Hammocks Beach State Park


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Venture to Bear Island, and be rewarded with vivid memories of one of the most unspoiled beaches on the Atlantic. Accessible only by passenger ferry or private boat. An 892-acre barren island with 3.5 miles of pristine beach. Hammocks offers relentless sun, sand, sea, and sky! Backpack and primitive camping, swimming, wildlife viewing and shelling. Surf fishing is a favorite pastime year round but is best in the fall. There are three primitive group campsites available on Bear Island and 14 primitive backpack campsites. No fires are permitted on the Island. Conoeists and kayakers can explore Bear Island and its marsh along a designated canoe trail. Passenger ferry service is $5 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and children 6-12. Age 5 and younger sail free. Fee for camping is $9.




Address:
1572 Hammocks Beach Rd.
Swansboro, NC 28584
Phone: (910)326-4881
Our Email: hammocks.beach@ncmail.net
Our Website:ncsparks.net

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