| Carolina Beach State Park | |
| Iucn Category: | III |
| Map: | USA North Carolina#USA |
| Relief: | 1 |
| Location: | New Hanover, North Carolina, United States |
| Coordinates: | 34.05°N -77.91°W |
| Area Acre: | 761 |
| Area Ref: | [1] |
| Established: | 1969 |
| Named For: | Carolina Beach, North Carolina |
| Governing Body: | North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation |
| Website: | Carolina Beach State Park |
Carolina Beach State Park is a North Carolina state park in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It covers 761acres on Pleasure Island. The state owns 420acres of the park in fee simple, and the remainder of park land is leased from the Department of the Army.[2] [3] The park is located along the Cape Fear River and Snow's Cut (part of the Intracoastal Waterway).
Pocosin wetlands, a type of wetland that supports rare carnivorous plant species, are found in the park. Carnivorous plants found at this park include Venus flytraps, pitcher plants, butterworts and bladderworts.
The park features six miles of hiking trails. Other amenities include a marina, campsites, picnic area, and a visitor's center featuring natural history exhibits.