Oct 24, 2025 · We think a trip to Bear Island is one of the best things to do in North Carolina, but what exactly can you do while there? We’ll explain that, including camping info (currently closed) and more …

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 crown jewel of the North Carolina coast and Hammocks Beach State Park is Bear Island —a 4-mile-long, undeveloped barrier island accessible by the park’s passenger ferry or private ferry, or by …

Bear Island is four miles long with a south-facing beach. It is characterized by an extensive dune system, a pocket of maritime forest, and a shrub thicket and marsh on the northern sound side, of …

Jul 19, 2022 · A must-visit beach for the adventurers among us is the beach at Bear Island, the crown jewel of Hammocks Beach State Park. This nearly four-mile-long barrier island near Swansboro is …

Apr 29, 2025 · Bear Island, part of Hammocks Beach State Park, offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle. This barrier island, accessible only by ferry, kayak, or private boat, boasts pristine …

Dec 14, 2020 · In this article you'll learn how to get to Bear Island (spoiler alert: there is a ferry), so you can enjoy the beach, camping, adjacent Huggins Island, and area fishing and hiking activities.

Bear Island is an 892-acre barrier island. The island, 3.5 miles long and less than a mile wide, is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south and by salt marshes, estuarine creeks and the …

May 14, 2025 · Campsites at Bear Island will open on May 14, 2025. Reservations can be made beginning May 1, 2025. The mainland campground at Hammocks Beach State Park is open.

Secluded and tranquil, free from intruding commercialism, Hammocks Beach may not be for everyone, but the island is a retreat for people who welcome the challenges of relentless sun, sand, sea and …