Goose Creek State Park
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About the Park
Located in Beaufort County 34 miles southeast of Greenville, Goose Creek State Park offers a broad range of coastal experiences, from wetlands along the Pamlico River to a cypress swamp viewed from a long boardwalk. Remnants of boat piers, a trackless railroad bed, and burnt remains of tar kilns provide a glimpse of the heyday of a lumber industry that was once the center of life in the area. The park's estuarine habitats can be explored on foot or by paddling the Pamlico River.
Camping
- Camper cabins
- Tent sites
- Trailer and RV sites (all with electric, water, and sewer hookups)
- Group tent sites
- Showers
- Firewood
Activities
- Hiking (8.5 miles)
- Paddling
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Picnicking
Amenities
- Boat ramp
- Amphitheater
- Auditorium and outdoor classroom
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center and exhibits
- Beach access (river)
- Bathhouse
Plan Your Visit
Park Hours
Please note that all other day-use gates, except the park's main gate, close 1 hour before the park hours listed in the table:
| Month | Hours |
|---|---|
| January | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| February | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| March | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| April | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| May | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| June | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| July | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| August | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| September | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| October | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| November | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| December | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Photo Gallery
Top: Goose Creek, from the Ivey Gut Trail, K. Bischof
Gallery: Spotted turtle, M. Strnad | Palmetto Boardwalk, C. Peek | Sunset from primitive camping area, N. Crider | Tree hanging over the beach of Pamlico River, C. Peek | Snowy park road, staff photo