Fort Macon State Park

Fort Macon

State Park - North Carolina

Fort Macon State Park is located on Bogue Banks near Atlantic Beach in Carteret County, North Carolina. Fort Macon was built as part of the Third System of US fortifications, and was preceded by Fort Hampton of the Second System. The Battle of Fort Macon was fought there during March and April 1862. In addition to the fully restored fort, the park offers visitors both soundside and surf fishing, nature trails, ranger guided tours, a protected swim area, a refreshment stand, and a bathhouse. With the exception of the bathhouse, there are no fees to enjoy the park.

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Cape Lookout - Visitor Map

Official visitor map of Cape Lookout National Seashore (NS) in North Carolina. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).

Croatan - Recreation Map

Recreation Map of Croatan National Forest (NF) in North Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

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Fort Macon - Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet of Fort Macon State Park (SP) in North Carolina. Published by North Carolina State Parks.

Fort Macon - Map

Map of Fort Macon State Park (SP) in North Carolina. Published by North Carolina State Parks.

Fort Macon - History

History Guide of Fort Macon State Park (SP) in North Carolina. Published by North Carolina State Parks.

North Carolina - State Parks Guide 2018

Fort Macon SP https://www.ncparks.gov/fort-macon-state-park https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Macon_State_Park Fort Macon State Park is located on Bogue Banks near Atlantic Beach in Carteret County, North Carolina. Fort Macon was built as part of the Third System of US fortifications, and was preceded by Fort Hampton of the Second System. The Battle of Fort Macon was fought there during March and April 1862. In addition to the fully restored fort, the park offers visitors both soundside and surf fishing, nature trails, ranger guided tours, a protected swim area, a refreshment stand, and a bathhouse. With the exception of the bathhouse, there are no fees to enjoy the park.