Lake Waccamaw State Park, State park in Columbus County, United States.
Lake Waccamaw State Park encompasses 2,398 acres of protected land along the shoreline of North Carolina's largest Carolina bay, featuring limestone bluffs and natural trails.
The park, established in 1976, protects one of the 500,000 Carolina bays, which scientists determined were formed as thermokarst lakes during ancient periods of permafrost.
The park's visitor center includes educational exhibits and an auditorium where regular programs teach guests about local ecosystems and geological formations.
Visitors can access 10 miles of hiking trails, use boat ramps for water activities, and choose from various camping sites equipped with modern facilities.
The limestone bluff near Lake Waccamaw creates water conditions that support several endemic species found nowhere else in the world.
Location: Columbus County
Inception: 1976
Website: https://ncparks.gov/lake-waccamaw-state-park
GPS coordinates: 34.25934,-78.46806
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:54
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