Hammocks Beach State Park

Category: State park

Address: 1572 State Rd 1511, Swansboro, NC 28584, USA

Phone: +19103264881

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–6PM

Monday: 8AM–6PM

Tuesday: 8AM–6PM

Wednesday: 8AM–6PM

Thursday: 8AM–6PM

Friday: 8AM–6PM

Saturday: 8AM–6PM

Reviews

SupremeKai

Sep 7, 2022

Good trails

Emmi Marie

Sep 2, 2022

Awesome natural unspoiled beach.

Amanda

Sep 2, 2022

This place is always amazing. The staff is great, the ferry ride is relaxing. I'm so glad there is more staff on the island now. Dont leave NC without a day at the beach here.

Mike Larrick

Sep 1, 2022

Pretty good, although not a lot of places to set up your hammock. Deceiving name, only four stars.

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Questions & Answers

Kayak launches available, great place for kayaking and paddle boarding. Lots of little islands to explore, some have sharks teeth!

glenn h | Sep 14, 2018
Debra Rose- Heimke | Sep 14, 2018

Yes

Can I camp beside the beach?

Cielo Ruiz | Sep 14, 2019
Teiji Epling | Sep 14, 2019

You can camp at a designated campsite on Bear Island which is part of the park. Some are close to the beach.There is a ferry that goes to Bear Island which costs about $6 per person or you can kayak/canoe over. Hammocks Beach's website has campsite maps, ferry info etc.

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Has there been any issues with poisonous snakes here? I am traveling with 4 children and have read that rattlesnakes were an issue in north Carolina. Has anyone ever seen snakes here at this location?

Sytoxic-_- clan | Sep 14, 2018
moonlight gacha | Sep 14, 2018

I've never seen one there, but it doesn't mean they aren't there. There's always a chance. Look before you step.

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Is there electricity at the bathhouse on the island

Nancy Foss (Home Instead) | Sep 13, 2020
Deanna Hockenberry | Sep 13, 2020

Yes there is electricity.

Are you able to camp on the beach?

Chick Punk | Sep 14, 2019
Miguel Villa | Sep 13, 2020

How u make the reservation

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Does the ferry take you to Bear Island?

Ginger Hilburn | Jun 15, 2022
Sarah Storm | Jul 15, 2022

Yes. The ferry takes you to Bear Island.

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Is there electricity

Ant M | Sep 13, 2021
Pam Dobkins | Sep 13, 2021

For camping??? No but I'm sure there's outlets on the mainland where you catch the ferry and on the island at the bathhouse/concession stand

How much to rent kayak?

SUSAN GODSHALL | Sep 14, 2018
Tiffany McCabe | Sep 14, 2018

Single kayak $30 for 2hrs. Tandem $40 for 2 hrs. Canoe $40 for 2hrs. Price goes up with more time rentals.

Can you use a tent? Looking to use 2 tents

Bailey Shore | Sep 14, 2018
Tina Snyder | Sep 14, 2018

Yes on bear island are 14 rustic camp sites you may use two tents in one site.online reservations only.its the most peaceful place you will ever camp.pack light

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Are dogs allowed

Michelle Krebbeks | Sep 14, 2018
Cal Miller | Sep 14, 2018

But they are allowed on the island if you can get them there

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Are dogs allowed?

Jamie | Sep 14, 2018
Paula Craig | Sep 14, 2018

Yes, but not on the ferry.

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Is this a place for good shelling? Or would you suggest somewhere else?

Ginger Hilburn | Jun 15, 2022
Nancy Shepard | Jul 15, 2022

No beach access here

Is this beach open to the public or only for military families?

QUEEN BEE | Nov 17, 2021
Paul McGowan | Nov 17, 2021

Open to the public.

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Are there bathrooms?

Angie Vavra | Nov 17, 2021
Ali Kirby | Nov 17, 2021

Yes! At the visitor center and also on Bear Island.

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Is the visitor center open to visitors again?

solomon davis | Oct 18, 2021
K Ray (MommaBear) | Oct 18, 2021

Yes

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How much for long term RV camper's

Karen Donato | Oct 18, 2021
Dawn Williams | Oct 18, 2021

You can also paddle to the camp site if you do not want to take the ferry.

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Is there cell service on Bear Island?

Rebecca Costa | Sep 13, 2021
Johanna Grant | Sep 13, 2021

Yes, no problem with reception.

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Places to stay?

Patricia Greene | Sep 13, 2021
1966Torchwood | Sep 13, 2021

Hampton Inn nearby

Are leashed dogs allowed?

Christa Sullivan | Sep 13, 2020
Michael Mueller | Sep 13, 2020

Saw folks in kayaks with dog today.

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Can a wheelchair manage the ferry?

T. L. Kornegay | Sep 13, 2020
Donald Helsel | Sep 13, 2020

During regular operating season, yes, it is. They can also accomodate with ride to the beach once off boat and on the island. The rangers and staff are very friendly and hospitable. However, the Hammocks Beach State Park ferry is not in operation at this time, unfortunately.

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are their cabins to rent to sleep 5 people

Teresa Rains | Sep 13, 2020
Rick N | Sep 13, 2020

What Cal said

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Is the beach crowded abd can we get parking? Coming for the day from Raleigh

Lorrie Bolt | Sep 13, 2020
Rick N | Sep 13, 2020

Very small beach but it's on Bear Island. You need to rent kayaks to get there. Parking free at the center. I would go to Atlantic Beach as they have their town park with parking and access

How do I find a private water taxi?

melissa batista | Sep 13, 2020
Rick N | Sep 13, 2020

What is a private water taxi? Where are you being water taxied to? Try Google. NC Paddle is a private company in the park that let's you rent kayaks. Not sure exactly what you were asking

Is this a beach for swimming?

Amy Fiorenza | Sep 13, 2020
Keith Honigford | Sep 13, 2020

No, there is a boat dock and a state park with trails

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How much is it to rent a kayak?

Venti Vinny | Sep 13, 2020
Dawn Warner | Sep 13, 2020

I wanna say it was 60 for the day. Maybe 30 for hour. I can't remember exactly but I know it was pricey compared to most places.

Is it a public beach?

Starasia Everett | Sep 14, 2019
mike reitzel | Sep 14, 2019

Big public beach. Plenty of room for all. Small hike from inlet water way. Short boat ride to dock. Worth the trip and effort.

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1. Does the beach have sharks 2. Is it safe for kids

Shuvh Khan | Sep 14, 2019
Ronald Thornhill | Sep 14, 2019

Have not seen any there. I have been out there several times in the last 2 weeks, but they are around.

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Hi, I was wondering if there are any places to pitch an actual hammock here? Thanks.

Dan Man (DJ DanMan) | Sep 14, 2019
Ronald Thornhill | Sep 14, 2019

Trees not close enough to string a hammock

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Can I actually pitch a hammock here?

Dan Man (DJ DanMan) | Sep 14, 2019
Adrian Jackson | Sep 14, 2019

Yes, but check with office regarding what's allowed & how. State Park Police on site always.

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Is swimming allowed

Theresa Reese | Sep 14, 2019
Ronald Thornhill | Sep 14, 2019

Yes it is

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I'm interested in kayaking out to one of the camping spots. Can any one tell me why the sites closest to the inlet can not assess the bathhouse.?

Tonya Cannon | Sep 14, 2019
Capt. Suzan R. Wallace MFA MM | Sep 14, 2019

You can access the bath house, but not for facilities. There is no water or electricity due to hurricane Florence damage. Boardwalk access from the beach is cut off because of severe beach erosion again due to the hurricane.

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Are there fire pits or can we build fires directly on the sand?

Megan Gerhart | Sep 14, 2019
Nature of the Storm | Sep 14, 2019

There are no fires allowed on the island. If you go to the website and look under camping it specifically say's no fires allowed.

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Is there good shelling there? Sand dollars? I don’t see anything at all about shells on the website

Cat Smith | Sep 14, 2019
Tami D | Sep 14, 2019

The sand dollars stick to the cutbanks and sandy shoals in our waterway. Never really seen any on the beach there.

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Do they have any rules about consuming alcohol on the beach? I know glass bottles are a no go but otherwise?

Jonathan Fowler | Sep 14, 2019
Dennis Thompson | Sep 14, 2019

No alcohol allowed in state parks

Where can you camp and how does that work or can you just show up and set up camp

Aaron Marr | Sep 14, 2019
Elena Villalta | Sep 14, 2019

You need to reserve a campsite. Pack lightly as you have to take everything down the path to the beach and then up and down a dune into the camping site.

Does Hammocks Beach have paddle boards

William Kelly | Sep 14, 2019
Banks Dixon | Sep 14, 2019

The state park does not rent paddle boards.

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So you cant have fires , not even on the campsites ?

krista arnold | Sep 14, 2019
mike reitzel | Sep 14, 2019

Camp fires create a safety hazard for boats traveling thru channels during the night time. Watercraft rely on designated light beacons for directions. Hammocks Beach is part of the Outer Banks water way system.

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Is there camping allowed on the island?

Chris Darry-Rose Elrod | Sep 14, 2018
Ralph Knipp | Sep 14, 2018

Yes

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What is the cost to enter the park and ride the ferry?

W Bobst | Sep 14, 2018
Brittany Bartholomew | Sep 14, 2018

Admission to all state parks is free unless they have a swim beach. No fee for Hammocks Beach. The cost for the ferry is $5 for people over 13. $3 for kids 6-12, free for kids 5 & under. Camping on the island is $13. (I highly recommend it! You can camp right on the beach! Just bring bug spray.)

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Is there a place to hang hammocks for sleeping?

Abbi Harned | Sep 14, 2018
Angie McCaskill | Sep 14, 2018

Not on the island.

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Is there still a marsh tour from the park?

Kathy Nichols | Sep 14, 2018
Frank Hatch | Sep 14, 2018

Yes a private and a public one. Private one is awesome!

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Are dogs allowed on the beach ?

Marissa Perkins | Sep 14, 2018
Fred Schachter | Sep 14, 2018

While dogs are allowed everywhere but the ferry.

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I was told you could bring your own charcoal grill. Is that true?

Sytoxic-_- clan | Sep 14, 2018
Christopher House | Sep 14, 2018

I dont believe so, there is a no fire rule on the island. I was told that there isn't an efficient way to control the fire. But, you can always call the park and find out for sure.

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If you bring peys, how do you get them to island?

Rebecca Yoder | Sep 14, 2018
Justin G | Sep 14, 2018

Your own personal boat

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Are there grills or fire pits at the campsites?

Amanda-Eden Tencza | Sep 14, 2018
Angie Real Estate | Sep 14, 2018

No. Open fires are not allowed on island.

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How much to take the Ferry to bear island

Mike Cantor | Sep 14, 2018
William Stevenson | Sep 14, 2018

Adult roundtrip: $5, Senior: $3, Kids 6-12: $3, Kids <6: Free.

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What's the ferry schedule

Loretta Wead | Sep 14, 2018
John Foss | Sep 14, 2018

The ferry runs every half hour, on the hour and half past. The last is at 5:30 I believe. Don't know when they start.

Is the ferry still running tomorrow Sunday 9/10/27 on time as scheduled?

C J Williford | Sep 14, 2017
Rachel R | Sep 14, 2017

I believe it's every hour now, instead of every half hour.

Can you send me camping specifics? Our Boy Scout Troop is interest in Oct.

Maryann Long | Sep 14, 2017
gg muntane | Sep 14, 2017

I personally can't, I live here. I just go there for recreational use.

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