Kori M.
12/6/2025
Immensely beautiful park! The dunes are giant! We went a few times at sunset and things were pretty quiet. The park is well maintained and the scenery is just stunning. We plan to return and spend...
Fort Macon State Park
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2303 E Fort Macon Rd
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Fort Macon State Park, located in Carteret County near Atlantic Beach, NC, centers around a beautifully restored pre-Civil War fort, offering daily guided tours alongside exciting cannon and musket demonstrations. Visitors can explore the park's diverse ecosystem, which includes salt marsh and dune trails, while enjoying beach activities like swimming, beachcombing, and birdwatching from over 300 species found in the area.
This park features a wide range of recreational activities, including hiking and biking trails, paddling options, and designated picnic areas. While there are no camping facilities at Fort Macon, the nearby Hammocks Beach State Park offers camping amenities for those looking to extend their outdoor adventure.
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Ren N.
4/19/2025
Very cool place to see a small fort that contains a lot of history as well as display items to learn about the life of a solider during the civil war and World War I Make sure to get your Junior...
John B.
3/9/2025
I don't know how I missed this park on prior trips. In a credit to the state of North Carolina, it is free to enter like all state parks. If they charged, I'm sure people would still come. An easy...
April H.
10/18/2025
Nice beach, nice views. Lots of fishing. Was able to watch someone catch and release a huge ray!
Rebecca M.
7/6/2024
Fort Macon State Park is a pre-Civil War fort. Admission is free to visit. Besides the fort there are trails and a beach. I started at the Visitor Center where there are restrooms; a museum;...
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