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Hammocks Beach Simmons Mainland Campground — Hammocks Beach State Park

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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 and Morrow Mountain State Parks 1 night Minimum Stay on holiday weekend if the booking dates within 7 Days before Arrival Date Rule applies to the following holiday weekends: Memorial Day July 4th Labor Day

Description

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.

Park Gate Hours:
8:00 am till 6:00 pm Year-Round;
8:00 am till 7:00 pm Memorial Day - Labor Day

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.

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Location

Hammocks Beach Simmons Mainland Campground — Hammocks Beach State Park is located in North Carolina

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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.

Address

1572 Hammocks Beach Rd
Swansboro, NC 28584

Coordinates

34.67616728 N
77.14956279 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Group
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Hammocks Beach Simmons Mainland Campground — Hammocks Beach State Park?

Camping at Hammocks Beach Simmons Mainland Campground — Hammocks Beach State Park can cost between $17.00 and $75.00 depending on the site.

Does Hammocks Beach Simmons Mainland Campground — Hammocks Beach State Park have RV hookups?

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