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Masonboro Island is the longest undisturbed natural barrier island in North Carolina, spanning nearly 8.5 miles throughout New Hanover County at the state's southern coastline area. Much of the island is preserved today as Masonboro Island Reserve, a designated North Carolina State Natural Area that is owned and operated by the North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve. Stunning sand dune, tidal flat, and salt marsh ecosystems provide a safe natural habitat for endangered loggerhead sea turtles to nest. Visitors must arrive on the island via boat, canoe, or kayak, with ferry service available for a nominal fee from a number of regional ferry companies. Beachgoers on the island should take care not to disturb sensitive natural habitats for endangered species. Overnight camping is provided at a number of sites throughout the island with permit.
Masonboro Island Reserve, Wilmington, NC 28409, Phone: 910-962-2998
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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