Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every nightA forested campground near fishing.
Located in Onslow County 19 miles southeast of Jacksonville, Hammocks Beach State Park comprises a mainland area and three barrier islands, including the 4-mile-long Bear Island. A seasonal passenger ferry transports visitors to the pristine beach that provides an opportunity to swim, surf, look for shells, and fish.















Some sites have no hookups.
Showers on site.
Availability on ReserveAmerica.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | from $17 |
| 003 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | from $17 |
| 007 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | from $17 |
| M44 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | from $17 |
| M45 primitive | ✓ | ✓ | from $17 |
| 002 primitive | ✓ | R | from $17 |
| 004 primitive | ✓ | R | from $17 |
| 005 primitive | ✓ | R | from $17 |
| 006 primitive | ✓ | R | from $17 |
| 008 primitive | ✓ |
Hookups (individual campsites): 12 electric, 7 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately.
1572 Hammocks Beach Rd
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights27 sites open for every night| R |
| from $17 |
| 012 primitive | R | R | from $17 |
| 013 primitive | R | R | from $17 |
| 014 primitive | R | R | from $17 |
| M29 campsite non-electric | R | R | from $27 |
| M30 campsite non-electric | R | R | from $27 |
| M31 campsite non-electric | R | R | from $27 |
| M32 campsite non-electric | ✓ | R | from $27 |
| M33 campsite non-electric | R | R | from $27 |
| M34 campsite non-electric | R | ✓ | from $27 |
| M35 campsite non-electric | R | R | from $27 |
| M21 campsite electric | R | R | from $42 |
| M22 campsite electric | R | R | from $42 |
| M23 campsite electric | R | R | from $42 |
| M24 campsite electric | R | R | from $42 |
| M25 campsite electric | R | R | from $42 |
| M26 campsite electric | R | R | from $42 |
| M27 campsite electric | R | R | from $42 |
| M28 campsite electric | R | R | from $42 |
| M40 campsite electric | R | R | from $42 |
| M41 campsite electric | R | R | from $42 |
| M42 campsite electric | R | R | from $42 |
| M43 campsite electric | R | R | from $42 |
| A improved group camping | R | R | from $72 |
| Main improved group camping | R | R | from $72 |
| M36-Trout Cabin camper cabins | R | R | from $75 |
| M37-Mullet Cabin camper cabins | R | R | from $75 |
| M38-Flounder Cabin camper cabins | X | X | from $75 |
| M39-Red Drum Cabin camper cabins | R | R | from $75 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 6 · 63 mi from campground
$100/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 99 mi from campground
$150/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Fifth wheel · 41 ft · sleeps 6 · 103 mi from campground
$145/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Wilmington area · 1 hr · from $24/person

Wilmington area · 2 hr · from $89/person

Wilmington area · 1.5 hr · from $27/person

Wilmington area · 2 hr · from $55/person

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on North Carolina State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 71% | 25% | 0% |
| Dec 2026 | 58% | 11% | 0% |
| Jan 2027 | 70% | 4% | 0% |
| Feb 2027 | 72% | 2% | 0% |
| Mar 2027 | 67% | 8% | 0% |
| Apr 2027 | 84% | 14% | 0% |
| May 2027 | 77% | 7% | 0% |
36 individual reservable campsites from North Carolina State Parks, checked Nov 7 · 2 group sites listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
13 sites · From $17/night
Loops: Hammocks Beach Bear Island Campsites loop (8), Hammocks Beach Boat In Only Campsites loop (3), Hammocks Beach Simmons Mainland Primitive Loop (2)
5 open Nov 13–Nov 15
12 sites · From $42/night
Loops: Hammocks Beach Simmons Mainland Loop (12)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
7 sites · From $27/night
Loops: Hammocks Beach Simmons Mainland Loop (7)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
4 sites · From $75/night
Loops: Hammocks Beach Simmons Mainland Loop (4)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
2 sites · From $72/night
Loops: Hammocks Beach Bear Island Group Site loop (1), Hammocks Beach Simmons Group Campsite loop (1)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
Wilmington area · 1 hr · from $26/person

Wilmington area · 2.5 hr · from $70/person

Wilmington area · 1.5 hr · from $50/person

Wilmington area · 1.5 hr · from $27/person

Wilmington area · 1.3 hr · from $20/person