It merges with US-421 on the south side. Just follow US-421 to the park entrance. Over 30 defferent species of coastal trees, shrubs and other flora have been identified at the park. Explore this extraordinary habitat along the park's easy to negotiate, well planned trails . The park marina makes for easy access to the Cape Fear River and adjoining waterways.
Sports boating, too, is great here with the many available waterway options.
The marina complex, a fishing pier and one of the campsites in Area 2 are wheelchair friendly. 12 tables, each with a grill, nicely positioned under the park's large oak trees, make for a very relaxing stay. Water and restrooms with flush toilets are located nearby. Carolina Beach State Park is home to the Venus flytrap, the rare insect-eating plant. A park ranger would be happy to tell you about them and even help you find them.