Photo by Kevin Bleck

Hammocks Beach State Park

1572 Hammocks Beach Road, Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-4881
hammocks.beach@ncmail.net

Hammocks Beach State Park and Bear Island should be on your "must see" list, whether you are visiting Topsail Island or are a permanent resident. This attraction is tucked away just off Highway 24 North in nearby Swansboro, North Carolina, and is a great way for you and your family to spend the day.

Except for 33 acres on the mainland, Hammocks Beach State Park is located on Bear Island, an 892-acre barrier island. The island, 3.5 miles long and less than a mile wide, is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south and by salt marshes, estuarine creeks and the Intracoastal Waterway to the north. Bear Island is accessible by private boat or through the marine ferry system, which runs April through October. Fees apply.

Check ferry schedule HERE.

There is so much to do at the park besides taking a scenic short ferry ride to Bear Island including picnicking, swimming, fishing, enjoying educational programs by the park Rangers and overnight camping.

Be sure to take your camera along.

You can find out more about Hammocks Beach State Park by clicking HERE.