Hammocks Beach State Park
Open year-round. Bathhouse is operational with restrooms, showers, and potable water. A statewide burn ban is currently in effect, so no fires are allowed. Sea turtle nesting season restrictions are active through October: no white flashlights on Bear Island at night, red lens only. Ferry service to Bear Island runs Wednesday through Sunday in May, departing hourly. Campers must check in at the visitor center before closing; no late check-ins permitted.
Flood Watch issued October 11 at 2:21AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Coastal Onslow, East Carteret, Hatteras Island, Inland Onslow, Jones, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Northern Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island, Pamlico, Southern Craven and West Carteret. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A plume of tropical moisture will overspread the area and will combine with strong lift and weak to moderate instability to support areas of intense rainfall rates and an accompanying risk of flooding. Additional rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are forecast, with locally higher amounts possible. The highest amounts are expected to be where bands of thunderstorms are most persistent. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 11 at 2:18AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3 PM Sunday.
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 10 at 8:13PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3:00 PM Sunday.
About
Hammocks Beach State Park encompasses mainland areas and three barrier islands in Onslow County, including the 4-mile-long Bear Island. The park offers oceanside camping unavailable elsewhere in North Carolina's state park system. Bear Island camping includes eight primitive oceanfront sites (001-008), an improved beachfront group site, and three sound-side boat-in sites (012-014) accessible only by personal watercraft. The island bathhouse provides flush restrooms, showers, and potable water. The Simmons Mainland Campground operates year-round with 12 full hookup sites, 7 non-electric sites, 2 primitive sites, a group campsite, and 4 camper cabins. A bathhouse serves mainland campers with restrooms and showers. Reservations are available within a 6-month booking window through ReserveAmerica. Campers must check in at the visitor center before closing to obtain overnight parking permits; no late check-ins are allowed. During sea turtle nesting season (May through October), white flashlights are prohibited on Bear Island at night and red-lens lights are required on the beachfront.
Directions
Located at 1572 Hammocks Beach Road, Swansboro, NC 28584, approximately 19 miles southeast of Jacksonville in Onslow County.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $17 - $195 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| hammocks.beach@ncparks.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (910) 326-4881 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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