Carolina Beach State Park,
U.S. 421. (910) 458-8206
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/
visit/cabe/home.html

Fort Fisher State Recreation Area.
(910) 458-5798
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/
visit/fofi/home.html

Hammocks Beach State Park, Off NC 24, Swansboro. 890-acre barrier island with primitive camping, lifeguards and nature study. (910) 326-4881
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/
visit/habe/home.html

Holland Shelter
Game Lands,
Pender County. 50,000 acres.
(919) 733-7291

Masonboro Island,
off the coast of Wrightsville Beach. Part of the N.C. National Estuarine Research Preserve.
(910) 962-2470
www.masonboroisland.com