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Carolina Beach NC

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Carolina Beach
(freeman Park)

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Metro Area Minutes Miles
Greensboro 218 257
Raleigh 140 175
Winston-Salem 247 283
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Information
Map Links
ORV Fees
  • Daily passes may be purchased at the entrance of Freeman Park.
  • An annual permit is also available.
  • Permit applications are not required for daily passes.
  • Official Access Passes and Permit Info
Trail Summary
  • Beach offers approximately 2 miles of driving.
  • Carolina Beach is not a trail system, but provides access for street legal off-road vehicles driving by licensed drivers.
  • Beach is accessible to stock (unmodified) four-wheel drive vehicles .
  • While it’s not difficult, there are times when the sand near the entrance can be over a foot deep. Make sure your rig has enough ground clearance. It may be necessary to reduce air pressure in order to maximize flotation on sand.
  • Driving on or immediately near dunes is prohibited
  • Driving in the surf zone (hard packed sand near the water’s edge) is prohibited
  • Trailers are prohibited on beach
  • Official Freeman Park Information
Terrain Summary
  • Sand is loose and granular
  • Water mark can be identified by sand pack and debris deposits
Lodging and Area Info
Camping