Fort Macon State Park

Fort Macon State Park

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4.5/5
(1.1K) · State park in Atlantic Beach, United States
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Restored Civil War fort with an excellent interpretive museum and pristine beaches for swimming and beach combing.

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Nov 15, 2024
This place is truly a gem. I can’t believe it’s free and entry isn’t charged. I went shelling and visited the fort. The bathrooms are clean. There is no litter. You can picnic there. It’s absolutely … Full review by hmh717
Jul 8, 2024
What a great piece of history! Was great to be able to walk through the different rooms and see all the artifacts and displays. The grounds are very well kept. I would recommend taking the guided tou… Full review by Campbug
Jun 30, 2024
Very nice visitor center which is starting point for the 3 daily guided tours (free!). The tours cover the history and architecture of the fort with beginnings reaching back into early American histo… Full review by pamelaproch
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Located on the eastern coastal strip of Atlantic Beach, Fort Macon State Park is one of the area's most popular attractions, frequented b…
cityseeker.com
Fort Macon State Park is a North Carolina state park in Carteret County, North Carolina, in the United States. Located on Bogue Banks near …
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Visiting this restored fort and the museum makes for a great day and family visit. There are plenty of great photo opportunities with very ni…
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Is there still an area where you can sit on the inlet side across from the fort after the hurricane
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There was extensive damage to the fort due to the hurricane but I have not visited since the hurricane.
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Can we sit and fish at ft macon
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WE did not fish while there. With the recent fall storms, I am not sure of conditions.
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is the coast guard station still there
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Yes it is.
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Why was the beach closed this past weekend
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I'm not sure. They are doing a beach erosion project with piping sand from the Fort Macon beach a mile or do down towards Atlantic Beach using large pipes. This is just a guess. Best …
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I'm not sure. They are doing a beach erosion project with piping sand from the Fort Macon beach a mile or do down towards Atlantic Beach using large pipes. This is just a guess. Best thing to do is call the park
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Why is the project happening now?
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The water and sewer system at Bear Island requires replacement. Federal health and safety laws mandate that potable water and restrooms are provided for both staff …
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The water and sewer system at Bear Island requires replacement. Federal health and safety laws mandate that potable water and restrooms are provided for both staff and visitors at the...
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