Goose Creek State Park

Goose Creek State Park spans 1,672 acres of coastal land, featuring saltwater marshes, cypress swamps, and pine forests along the Pamlico River.

Native Secota and Pamlico tribes first inhabited the area until European settlers arrived in the 17th century, bringing diseases that decimated the indigenous population.

The park preserves remnants of the lumber industry era, with visible traces of old piers and loading docks throughout the protected natural area.

The park offers 8.5 miles of hiking trails, primitive camping sites, fishing spots, and a boat ramp for accessing the Pamlico River waters.

The park contains a long boardwalk through cypress swamps where visitors can observe barred owls, white-tailed deer, and seasonal tundra swans.

Location: North Carolina

Inception: 1974

Website: http://ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/gocr/main.php

GPS coordinates: 35.47360,-76.91390

Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:20