Hammocks Beach State Park

1572 Hammocks Beach Rd, Swansboro NC 28584
Swansboro, NC 28584

Business rules for Holiday Weekends

Holiday booking date rules are as follows:
2 nights Minimum Stay on holiday weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday)
2 nights Minimum Stay still apply to cabin rentals at Hanging Rock, Morrow Mountain, and Cliffs of the Neuse State Parks
1 night Minimum Stay on holiday weekend if the booking dates within 14 Days before Arrival Date

Rule applies to the following holiday weekends:
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day

Located in Onslow County 19 miles southeast of Jacksonville, Hammocks Beach State Park comprises a mainland area and three barrier islands, including the 4-mile-long Bear Island. A seasonal passenger ferry transports visitors to the pristine beach that provides an opportunity to swim, surf, look for shells, and fish. Alternatively, visitors can rent or bring their own kayak or canoe for a closer exploration of the marshlands and maritime swamp forests that surround the park's island areas. The park offers two distinct camping experiences, primitive beach camping on Bear Island and more traditional drive-up camping on the mainland.

Camp site features

Across 38 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 12 of 38 sites
Water hookups: 12 of 38 sites
Sewer hookups: 12 of 38 sites
Fire pit: 26 of 38 sites
Picnic table: 33 of 38 sites
Pets allowed: 34 of 38 sites
ADA accessible: 2 of 38 sites
Group sites: 2 of 38 sites
Largest party: 35 people
Power up to 50 amps

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

Park Gate Hours: 8:00 am till 6:00 pm: January, February, November, and December 8:00 am till 8:00 pm: March, April, May, September, and October 8:00 am till 9:00 pm: June, July, and August Visitor Center Hours: 8:00 am till 5:00 pm Year-Round, 8:00 am till 6:00 pm Memorial Day - Labor Day Bear Island Loop and Bear Island Boat In Only Loop: Check-in required at the visitor center for Bear Island campsites. No late arrivals. Open fires of any kind are not allowed on Bear Island. Bear Island campsites require transportation by canoe, kayak, private boat, or ferry service when operating. Ferry service information available at: Hammocks Beach State Park: Home | NC State Parks (ncparks.gov). Simmons Mainland Campground has 24-hour drive-up access to the campground. Check-in at 3:00 pm NO Early Check-ins.

Directions

The Hammocks Beach State Park office and ferry dock are in Onslow County between Jacksonville and Morehead City. From I-95, take I-40 east to NC 24. Follow NC 24 east through Jacksonville to Swansboro. Turn right onto Hammocks Beach Road. Simmons Campground, 1/4 mile on the right. Turn right about 500 feet before the end of the road for the park main entrance and ferry dock.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 12 PM.

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