Lake Waccamaw State Park

North Carolina State Park

Entrance feeFree
CampingYes
RV hookupsPrimitive only
Book a campsiteDirectionsOfficial NC State Parks pagePark mapGroup campground map

About Lake Waccamaw State Park

The shore of the largest Carolina bay, and one of the few of those 500,000 craters holding open water rather than vegetation. A limestone bluff cuts the acidity enough for aquatic species found nowhere else, and a dam bridge opens the full 14-mile shoreline.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

RV / campsite hookups

Camping options

Entrance fee

Free entry — There are no fees required to access Lake Waccamaw State Park for day use. Fees are charged for camping, certain event permits, and facility reservations.

Hours

January–February: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

March–April: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

May–September: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

October: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

November: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

December: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The park is open during all other holidays.

Open daily, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hours as published by NC State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Phone910-646-4748

Address1866 State Park Drive, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450

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