Carolina Beach State Park

Carolina Beach State Park is a North Carolina state park in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It covers 761 acres (3.08 km²) on Pleasure Island.^[2] The state owns 420 acres (1.7 km²) of the park in fee simple, and the remainder of park land is leased from the Department of the Army.^[3][4] The park is located along the Cape Fear River and Snow's Cut (part of the Intracoastal Waterway).

LocationNew Hanover County, North Carolina, United States

Coordinates34°02′50″N 77°54′26″W^[1]

Area761 acres (308 ha)^[2]

Established1969^[2]

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Carolina Beach State Park
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Location	New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
Coordinates	34°02′50″N 77°54′26″W[1]
Area	761 acres (308 ha)[2]
Established	1969[2]
Administered by	North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
Website	Official website
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Pocosin wetlands, a type of wetland that supports rare carnivorous plant species, are found in the park. Carnivorous plants found at this park include Venus flytraps, pitcher plants, butterworts and bladderworts.

The park features six miles of hiking trails. Other amenities include a marina, campsites, picnic area, and a visitor center featuring natural history exhibits.