On Bear Island, lifeguards and a bathhouse are provided during the summer months from Memorial Day through Labor Day. On Bear Island, surf fishing is allowed from the shores of the park in accordance with NC Wildlife Resources regulations. No license is required. Canoeists and kayakers may reach Bear Island and explore the marsh by way of a designated canoe trail. Markers placed en-route indicate points of interest along the way.
Programs are available throughout the year.
Program calendars are available upon request. Introduces students to the life history of the sea turtles, focusing on the loggerhead sea turtle. This publication is available free of charge to North Carolina educators through an EELE workshop. Contact the park office for details.