Welcome to the wild and scenic part of aptly named Pleasure Island. Enjoy nature or embark upon an adventure in this popular state park. This area is steeped in both history and nature.
Begin with the easy hiking trails, which total 9 miles. Fly Trap Trail is the most interesting because you can see the carnivorous plant along the path. If you're lucky, a bug will pester one of the fly traps when you're watching them.
Follow Oak Toe Trail to the marsh where you can find fiddler crabs, dwarf palmettos, and oak toe trees.
Rent a boat at the marina for a day of fun and sun on the water. Cast your line for some of the best fishing in North Carolina. Prepare for flounder, spot, sheepshead, and speckled trout. Fish on the Cape Fear River or in the Atlantic Ocean.
Welcome to the wild and scenic part of aptly named Pleasure Island. Enjoy nature or embark upon an adventure in this popular state park. This area is steeped in both history and nature.
Begin with the easy hiking trails, which total 9 miles. Fly Trap Trail is the most interesting because you can see the carnivorous plant along the path. If you're lucky, a bug will pester one of the fly traps when you're watching them.
Follow Oak Toe Trail to the marsh where you can find fiddler crabs, dwarf palmettos, and oak toe trees.
Rent a boat at the marina for a day of fun and sun on the water. Cast your line for some of the best fishing in North Carolina. Prepare for flounder, spot, sheepshead, and speckled trout. Fish on the Cape Fear River or in the Atlantic Ocean.
Around 79 campsites with no hook-ups accommodate RVs and tents. Four camper cabins have air conditioning and bunk beds.
Side note: Bring bug repellent for summer months as flying insects are plentiful.
Prepare for the exotic. Carolina Beach Campground hosts the illustrious Venus Flytrap plant along with biodiverse hiking paths that will be sure to keep you on your toes. Take advantage of the marina and boat across the fresh waters of Cape Fear River or paddle the salt waters of the Atlantic Ocean. With speckled trout and flounder only a fishing Read more...
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Carolina Beach State Park
This state park has an obvious name with not-so-obvious sights.
Welcome to the wild and scenic part of aptly named Pleasure Island. Enjoy nature or embark upon an adventure in this popular state park. This area is steeped in both history and nature.
Begin with the easy hiking trails, which total 9 miles. Fly Trap Trail is the most interesting because you can see the carnivorous plant along the path. If you're lucky, a bug will pester one of the fly traps when you're watching them.
Follow Oak Toe Trail to the marsh where you can find fiddler crabs, dwarf palmettos, and oak toe trees.
Rent a boat at the marina for a day of fun and sun on the water. Cast your line for some of the best fishing in North Carolina. Prepare for flounder, spot, sheepshead, and speckled trout. Fish on the Cape Fear River or in the Atlantic Ocean.
Around 79 campsites with no hook-ups accommodat
Welcome to the wild and scenic part of aptly named Pleasure Island. Enjoy nature or embark upon an adventure in this popular state park. This area is steeped in both history and nature.
Begin with the easy hiking trails, which total 9 miles. Fly Trap Trail is the most interesting because you can see the carnivorous plant along the path. If you're lucky, a bug will pester one of the fly traps when you're watching them.
Follow Oak Toe Trail to the marsh where you can find fiddler crabs, dwarf palmettos, and oak toe trees.
Rent a boat at the marina for a day of fun and sun on the water. Cast your line for some of the best fishing in North Carolina. Prepare for flounder, spot, sheepshead, and speckled trout. Fish on the Cape Fear River or in the Atlantic Ocean.
Around 79 campsites with no hook-ups accommodate RVs and tents. Four camper cabins have air conditioning and bunk beds.
Side note: Bring bug repellent for summer months as flying insects are plentiful.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Carolina Beach State Park
Prepare for the exotic. Carolina Beach Campground hosts the illustrious Venus Flytrap plant along with biodiverse hiking paths that will be sure to keep you on your toes. Take advantage of the marina and boat across the fresh waters of Cape Fear River or paddle the salt waters of the Atlantic Ocean. With speckled trout and flounder only a fishing Read more...
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