Fort Macon State Park

Local nameFort Macon State Park
LocationNorth Carolina, United States

Fort Macon State Park is a North Carolina state park in Carteret County, North Carolina, in the United States. Located on Bogue Banks near Atlantic Beach, the park opened in 1936. Fort Macon State Park is the second most visited state park in North Carolina, with an annual visitation of 1.3 million, despite being one of the smallest state parks in North Carolina with 424 acres. 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. Fort Macon is made up of 2,379,546 bricks - more than any other U.S. fort.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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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Macon_State_Park

Official Website https://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/foma/main.php

Email fort.macon@ncparks.gov

Phone +1 252 726 3775

Coordinates 34°41'49.825" N -76°41'21.355" E

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