Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area is a day-use only facility with no camping. There are no campsites, and overnight stays are not permitted. For camping, the closest option is Carolina Beach State Park.
About
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area sits at the southern end of Pleasure Island, 18 miles south of Wilmington in New Hanover County. This 287-acre coastal park is best known as the only North Carolina state park that permits four-wheel-drive vehicles on the beach, attracting anglers for year-round surf fishing access. The recreation area features both a pedestrian beach open 24 hours and a four-wheel-drive beach section with seasonally varying hours. Visitors can swim, fish, paddle, picnic, and hike the one-mile Basin Trail through maritime forest habitat. The park includes an exhibit room available for educational programs and special events. Important: Fort Fisher is strictly a day-use facility with no campgrounds or overnight accommodations. Campers seeking nearby options should consider Carolina Beach State Park, located a short distance north on the same island.
Directions
From Wilmington, take US-421 South approximately 18 miles to Kure Beach. Continue south on US-421 to the park entrance at 1000 Loggerhead Road.
Nearby Campgrounds
Location
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $82 - $157 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| fort.fisher@ncparks.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (910) 458-5798 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Fort Fisher State Recreation Area - NC Parks |
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