Goose Creek State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, glamping or camper cabins
- Official site
- ncparks.gov(252) 923-2191
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Goose Creek State Park is a park in Beaufort County, about 10 miles southeast of Washington.
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: 3 camping areas, including RV sites, tent sites, and group camping. Roofed lodging includes cabins and camper cabins or similar shelters.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other — January | Daily | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
| Other — March | Daily | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. | — |
| Other — June | Daily | 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center | Daily | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park Hours: Please note that all other day-use gates, except the park's main gate, close 1 hour before the park hours listed in the table:
January: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
February: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
April: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
May: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
June: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
July: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
August: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
September: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
October: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
November: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
December: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The park is closed on Christmas Day. The park is open during all other holidays.
Visitor Center: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
Free entry at most parks ('Most state parks are free to enter'); per-vehicle day-use fees at the reservoir SRAs (Falls Lake, Jordan Lake, Kerr Lake) and fees for swimming, boat launches, rentals, ferries and camping.
Statewide fee rule from North Carolina's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
North Carolina park passes
- Annual Pass for Reservoirs — $70 Details
- Annual Pass — $100 Details
- Annual Pass with 4WD Beach Access — $200. Annual Pass benefits plus four-wheel-drive beach access Details
From the North Carolina state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (northcarolinastateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-877-722-6762
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tent, Trailer and RV Camping Goose Creek State Park offers two camping areas: a newly opened loop with RV campsites and cabins and a primitive tent campground located between Goose and Flatty creeks.
The RV camping area has 22 sites that all have full hook-ups (electric, water and sewer). One site is wheelchair accessible. Each campsite has a tent pad, a fire ring with grill, a picnic table and a lantern hook. A bathhouse is located near the loop entrance.
Further down at the end of Campground Road, 14 well-spaced campsites can each accommodate two tents and each provide a fire ring, grill, picnic table and lantern… | — | — | |
| Camper Cabins Six camper cabins are also available at the RV camping area. Each cabin can accommodate up to six people; one bedroom has a queen bed and the other has two sets of bunk beds. Campers must bring their own pillows and sleeping bags or linens, as these are not provided. The cabins have electric outlets and a heating and air-conditioning unit. There are no restrooms inside the cabin, and campers must use the nearby bathhouse and water spigots. A picnic table, fire ring, charcoal grill and a lantern hook are provided at each cabin.
One cabin, campsite #24, is wheelchair accessible.
Smoking is not… | — | — | |
| Group Camping Two primitive group tent sites are located near the end of the main park road and are open from mid-March through late November.
Each group site has two fire pits and two grills. Up to 26 people can occupy each site.
Flush toilets and water spigots are located nearby. Reservations are required.
Cancellation Policy for Group Campsites
Please note that if you need to cancel your group campsite reservations, you have until 14 days prior to the scheduled arrival date. No refunds are issued after the 14-day mark, but campers may reschedule to another date and will be charged only the cancellation… | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping
- Camper cabins
- Tent sites
- Trailer and RV sites (all with electric, water, and sewer hookups)
- Group tent sites
- Showers
- Firewood
Tent, Trailer and RV Camping
Goose Creek State Park offers two camping areas: a newly opened loop with RV campsites and cabins and a primitive tent campground located between Goose and Flatty creeks.
The RV camping area has 22 sites that all have full hook-ups (electric, water and sewer). One site is wheelchair accessible. Each campsite has a tent pad, a fire ring with grill, a picnic table and a lantern hook. A bathhouse is located near the loop entrance.
Further down at the end of Campground Road, 14 well-spaced campsites can each accommodate two tents and each provide a fire ring, grill, picnic table and lantern hook. Parking for two vehicles is located at each site. One site is wheelchair accessible. Water spigots and composting toilets are located nearby.
All tent, trailer and RV campsites allow up to six people per site.
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Camper Cabins
Six camper cabins are also available at the RV camping area. Each cabin can accommodate up to six people; one bedroom has a queen bed and the other has two sets of bunk beds. Campers must bring their own pillows and sleeping bags or linens, as these are not provided. The cabins have electric outlets and a heating and air-conditioning unit. There are no restrooms inside the cabin, and campers must use the nearby bathhouse and water spigots. A picnic table, fire ring, charcoal grill and a lantern hook are provided at each cabin.
One cabin, campsite #24, is wheelchair accessible.
Smoking is not permitted in any of the cabins. Pets, except for service animals, are not allowed. Each cabin has parking space for two vehicles only.
On weekends and holidays, a two-night minimum stay for cabins is required.
Cancellation Policy for Cabins
Please note that cabin reservations must be cancelled at least 14 days prior to the scheduled arrival date. No refunds are issued after the 14-day mark, but campers may reschedule to another date and will be charged only the cancellation fees.
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Group Camping
Two primitive group tent sites are located near the end of the main park road and are open from mid-March through late November.
Each group site has two fire pits and two grills. Up to 26 people can occupy each site.
Flush toilets and water spigots are located nearby. Reservations are required.
Cancellation Policy for Group Campsites
Please note that if you need to cancel your group campsite reservations, you have until 14 days prior to the scheduled arrival date. No refunds are issued after the 14-day mark, but campers may reschedule to another date and will be charged only the cancellation fees.
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From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingFishingPicnickingBoatingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flatty Creek Trail | 0.3 mi | Easy | 0.3-mile loop; Blaze: orange trianglesHiking only |
| Goose Creek Trail | 2.5 mi | Easy | 2.5-mile one way; Blaze: blue trianglesHiking only |
| Huckleberry Trail | 0.3 mi | Easy | 0.3-mile one way; Blaze: white hexagonsHiking only |
| Ivey Gut Trail | 1.8 mi | Easy | 1.8-mile one way; Blaze: red trianglesHiking only |
| Live Oak Trail | 0.5 mi | Easy | 0.5-mile one way; Blaze: red hexagonsHiking only |
| Long Leaf Trail | 1.3 mi | Easy | 1.3-mile loop; Blaze: white diamondsHiking only |
| Mallard Creek Loop Trail | 1 mi | Easy | 1-mile loop; Blaze: blue hexagonsHiking only |
| Palmetto Boardwalk | 0.5 mi | Easy | 0.5-mile one way; Blaze: noneHiking onlyAccessible |
| Tar-Kiln Trail | 1.3 mi | Easy | 1.3-mile one way; Blaze: orange hexagonsHiking only |
Trail descriptions from the park
Hiking Trails: Open
Flatty Creek Trail (0.3-mile loop; Blaze: orange triangles), Easy, Hiking only
Goose Creek Trail (2.5-mile one way; Blaze: blue triangles), Easy, Hiking only
Huckleberry Trail (0.3-mile one way; Blaze: white hexagons), Easy, Hiking only
Ivey Gut Trail (1.8-mile one way; Blaze: red triangles), Easy, Hiking only
Live Oak Trail (0.5-mile one way; Blaze: red hexagons), Easy, Hiking only
Long Leaf Trail (1.3-mile loop; Blaze: white diamonds), Easy, Hiking only
Mallard Creek Loop Trail (1-mile loop; Blaze: blue hexagons), Easy, Hiking only
Palmetto Boardwalk (0.5-mile one way; Blaze: none), Easy, Hiking only
Tar-Kiln Trail (1.3-mile one way; Blaze: orange hexagons), Easy, Hiking only
Swimming
Swimming
Boating and paddling
Paddling
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Amphitheater
- Group facilities
- Restrooms: not available (stated by the park)
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Glamping or camper cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 2190 Camp Leach Road
Washington, NC 27889 - Nearest town
- Washington — about 10 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.4736, -76.9139 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (252) 923-2191
- goose.creek@ncparks.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- North Carolina State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- NC State Parks 'Catalog: Find a State Park Access' (paged Drupal view, ?page=0..6)
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology