If you're looking for a truly secluded place to pitch a tent, Hammocks Beach State Park fits the bill perfectly. The park consists primarily of the rugged Bear Island, which is where all the campsites can be found, including both single family and group options. Water and other basic facilities are available between mid-March and mid-November, but the campsites are primitive, and campers should prepare for a backcountry experience. A passenger ferry operates between the beginning of April and the end of October, but the island can only be reached by private boat during the rest of the year.

Hammocks Beach State Park, 1572 Hammocks Beach Road, Swansboro, NC 28584, Phone: 910-326-4881

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