Carolina Beach State Park is one of Pleasure Island's loveliest natural getaways, offering a respite from the nearby hustle and bustle of the attractions of the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. The 761-acre park, which is located 10 miles north of the city of Wilmington, is located along the Intracoastal Waterway and the Cape Fear River and is jointly operated by the State of North Carolina and the Department of the Army. It is designated to protect the island's pocosin wetland habitats, which support a plethora of rare carnivorous plant species, including famed Venus flytraps, butterworts, bladderworts, and pitcher plants. Park visitors can explore more than six miles of hiking trails or peruse the park's visitor center, which showcases natural history exhibits on the region's unique ecosystems. A marina is also available for visitor use, along with overnight campgrounds and day-use picnic sites.

1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, Phone: 910-458-8206

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