Goose Creek State Park is a charming 1.672-acre park near the Pamlico Sound, located approximately two miles south of U.S. Route 264 near the city of Beaufort. The park area, which was historically the home of the Secota and Pamlico indigenous tribes, was preserved during the 1970s as part of citizen efforts to revitalize the Goose Creek ecosystem following the prevalence of the timber industry in the region in the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, the park offers eight miles of public hiking trails, which meander through gorgeous wetland and swamp environments and provide habitats for species such as white-tailed deer, black bears, bobcats, and a variety of wading and migratory birds. Other year-round activities at the park include boating, fishing, and swimming at Goose Creek, with a designated boat ramp available for use at Dinah's Landing. Overnight camping is offered at the park's primitive campground site, while nature and history exhibits are showcased at its visitor center.

2190 Camp Leach Road, Washington, NC 27889, Phone: 252-923-2191

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