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Carolina Beach State Park

Carolina Beach, NC

Nature

One of the few places where carnivorous Venus flytraps grow in the wild, seen along the short Flytrap Trail in the pine savanna. The park also has a marina and campground on the Cape Fear River; entry is free.

Nearest town
Carolina Beach, NC
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
34.0476, -77.9190

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Campsites nearby

  • Carolina Beach State Park CampgroundCampsite
    1 mi from Carolina Beach State Park
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  • Motorhome stopover · SouthportMotorhome stopover
    5 mi from Carolina Beach State Park
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  • Motorhome stopover · SouthportMotorhome stopover
    9 mi from Carolina Beach State Park
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  • Wilmington KOA HolidayMotorhome stopover
    17 mi from Carolina Beach State Park
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  • Holden Beach RVCampsite
    22 mi from Carolina Beach State Park
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  • Holden Beach RV CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Carolina Beach State Park
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