With a marina providing access to some of north carolina s best fishing spots a secluded camping area beneath towering trees and miles of hiking trails that traverse a variety of distinct habitats not to mention the presence of the venus flytrap one of the world s most unique carnivorous plants it s no wonder carolina beach state park is a popular coastal. Carolina beach state park. Located beside carolina beach on pleasure island this beautiful state park is home to primitive tree towered camping grounds miles of hiking trails a marina with access to some of north carolina s most sought after fishing spots and the native venus fly trap.
Carolina beach state park is one of the few places with a designated trail to view the venus flytrap even including weekend tours so that visitors can observe the peculiar plant responsibly. Join a ranger led hike of carolina beach state park s newest trail sand live oak trail and learn about plant communities along the cape fear river. Hike nc earth day trail hike april 21 2018.
Flytrap family fun day march 31 2018 is a day filled with flytrap theme games crafts hikes speakers more at carolina beach state park. Hard to find some. The venus fly trap trail is cool.
Trails are very well kept up. Nothing of any significance as far as distance is concerned. Lots of walking and hiking trails.
33 reviews of carolina beach state park it s a cool state park. It s also home to the venus fly trap. It s known for its marina that provides access to some of nc s best fishing spots and hiking trails that explore a variety of habitats.
Carolina beach state park is located 10 miles south of wilmington. We set out on the flytrap trail despite the drizzly weather with our eyes wide open searching for the famous venus flytraps. We drove out to carolina beach state park a 2 hour 15 minute drive from fort bragg for our chance to see these toothy little plants.
There s no charge for the walk or to visit the park.
Carolina beach state park venus fly trap. Venus flytrap poaching in carolina beach state park. Keep in mind that although venus flytraps do grow throughout the park you will only see one spot on the guided tour. The park rangers won t show you all of them. Plant poaching is a huge problem so the rangers do keep some spots a secret to protect the plants.
Do not touch the plants. Venus flytraps can be seen along the edges of the pocosins. Please stay on the trail to avoid damaging these small and fragile plants. Wildflowers bloom along the trail.
Parts of the trail travel along wooden boardwalks. 1010 state park road carolina beach nc 28428. Venus flytraps at carolina beach john keatley and that s why carolina beach state park is the best place to learn about and see this unusual carnivore. From may sep park rangers lead guided carnivorous plant walks every sat sun at 10 am.
From may sep park rangers lead guided carnivorous plant walks every sat sun at 10 am. Venus flytraps at carolina beach john keatley and that s why carolina beach state park is the best place to learn about and see this unusual carnivore. 1010 state park road carolina beach nc 28428.
Parts of the trail travel along wooden boardwalks. Wildflowers bloom along the trail. Please stay on the trail to avoid damaging these small and fragile plants.
Venus flytraps can be seen along the edges of the pocosins. Do not touch the plants. Plant poaching is a huge problem so the rangers do keep some spots a secret to protect the plants.
The park rangers won t show you all of them. Keep in mind that although venus flytraps do grow throughout the park you will only see one spot on the guided tour. Venus flytrap poaching in carolina beach state park.
