Closed December 25. The park is located on N.C. 210 about three miles west of U.S. 421. The park also is accessible from I-40 by taking NC 210 west about 15 miles to the park. The park is approximately 20 miles NW from Wilmington, North Carolina, a city of 55,000 people. CAR - See above.
Winter has several cold spells.
There are paved roads to the visitor center and picnic facilities. The History Trail explains the battle and includes the site where the Patriots and Loyalists clashed on February 27, 1776. The Tar Heel Trail explains the naval stores industry which was the predominate industry of the area during the Colonial Period. Required for guided tours. Special Programs - Battlefield tours and Colonial Living demonstrations can be arranged for schools, colleges, military units, and other groups.