Hammocks Beach State Park » Welcome! (house, campers, pools)

[SunnyKayak]

courtesy of N.C. Division of Parks & Recreation

Venture to Bear Island and reward yourself with vivid memories of one of

the most unspoiled beaches on the Atlantic coast.

Accessible only by passenger ferry or private boat,

there's just one thing at Hammocks Beach that's crowded—
the list of things to do.
Stroll the beach with laughing gulls and sandpipers. Cast a baited hook
into endless rows of foaming breakers.

Discover tiny specimens of marine life in tidal pools and mudflats.
Use a camera or paintbrush to capture the green and gold grasses that

color the salt marshes.
Spend the night among the sand dunes, or simply bask in the sun and

do nothing at all.
Secluded and tranquil, free from intruding commercialism,

Hammocks Beach may not be for everyone, but the island is a retreat for

people who welcome the challenges of relentless sun, sand, sea and sky.

Free to share your story or pics about visiting this place.

Sounds really cool something to allocate a day to do

[bmrisko]

Originally Posted by SunnyKayak

courtesy of N.C. Division of Parks & Recreation

Free to share your story or pics about visiting this place.

Sounds really cool something to allocate a day to do

I have kayaked from the state park over to the beach and camped out there for a night. It is an easy paddle along the canoe trail and the only hairy part can be crossing the ICW if there is boat traffic. The beach is very peaceful and secluded if you are down from the main ferry drop-off area during the day. At night you pretty much have the whole island to yourself, aside from other campers. However, the sites are private and spaced a good distance apart. The very nice bath house stays open overnight for campers, so there are some comforts of home available. Overall a great trip and I can't wait to go back!