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    Goose Creek State Park

    4.7 (29 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    This was a beautiful little park with a small beach and lots of beautiful walking trails. Also pet friendly.

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    Jill M.

    On my quest to visit all of the NC State Parks I have discovered yet another gem. Goose Creek is located just outside of historic Washington, NC. Although the Visitor & Environmental Center were closed for COVID-19, thankfully the park and restrooms remained open. With 8 hiking trails to choose from, social distancing is not an issue. No crowds. Trails are well marked, all are rated Easy and relatively short .3 to 2.5 miles in distance with opportunities to cross over and combine with others. Other recreation opportunities include swimming, fishing, camping(group and primitive also allowed) and cabin rentals, boating (ramp available), canoeing, and picnicking. It was a welcome peaceful afternoon amid the chaos of current events. Highlight of the day was catching so many turtles sunbathing together on random logs in the water along the main road.

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    Jonathan B.

    This was an unexpectedly absolutely beautiful NC State Park. I arrived at the perfect time of day just before the office and gates were to close. I got a quick chat in with the lady at the desk, a drive to the end of the road and a short walk down to the beach and back. I was so taken with the sunset views and the surprise of a sign warning about jellyfish in the water that I almost tramped a good sized pygmy rattlesnake that surely would've made a go at my leg. Nonetheless, I really wish I could've spent even more time here. The very little I got to see of the park was beautiful. There were some recent upgrades made to the facilities, notably that they have just installed camping cabins and appear to have upgraded some existing tent and RV sites. The visitor center even has some exhibits inside that teach about the history and wildlife here. This is one more park in the east that I will definitely have to get back to and spend more of my time in.

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    Really nice area to hike- bathrooms available as well! Groomed trails Beautiful views

    Keith W.

    Such a lovely drive, coming down from Middle Neck of Virginia. Just a short stretch of interstate 64 until we were past Norfolk, then two lane country roads. This is a very new park, as is evidenced by the relative lack of vegetation. Of course it will grow back, but don't be looking for shade anytime in the near future. Fortunately, this is late September, and the temperatures are quite comfortable. The sites are spacious, with full hookups. The power works as it should, with full 50 amp service, verified by my testing equipment. The water pressure seems a bit low, however adequate. Each site has a sewer connection, which is pretty rare for park systems. The sites all appear to be level, with good borders and adequate drainage. Nice picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern hangers. The restroom building is gorgeous, with high ceilings, fans, good lighting, hand dryers, showers, and a lack of spiderwebs. No observed check-in station, just talk to the host. I suppose that means you can just proceed to your reserved site, as I cannot see the host being always available. The days of walk ups are coming to an end, with the proliferation of reservation systems. The firewood sales system is a bit sketchy, the little sign says Tuesday and Saturday only. No information kiosk observed, nor were maps, rules, or any other items of interest.

    Here's a trail close to the small beach.

    Goose Creek State Park is a great place to visit. We took our 1 year old dog and had a great time. The park is beautiful. The staff at the welcome center are very friendly and helpful, they gave me a map and showed me a couple trails that my dog would like.

    Crystal W.

    I hiked most of the trails in Goose Creek. Bug spray is a must but for me, it was mostly biting flies that don't seem to care if you have bug spray on or not. The boardwalks are damaged. I have a video of Flatty Creek Trail so you can see how bad the damage is and if you feel you can get through it. https://youtu.be/RR0z2rsDGIs

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    Jordan-Marie S.

    Went camping here recently in spring with my boyfriend for one day. The only bad thing I would say about Goose Creek are those darn ticks! There are many MANY ticks and you will find them in the most unsuspecting of places, even on your sock covered feet. That being said, it was a lovely camping trip. The air was crisp and the Whip-o-wills were not too loud and brought back great memories of growing up. Since I was only staying there one night, I opted out of paying for two nights so I could reserve a spot. If you want to camp, but don't want to pay be sure to call plenty of times asking if they are expecting a lot of people. Then, arrive before 11 a.m. and sometimes 12 a.m. to score a nice spot. I was kind of sad to see people come in and out as they looked for a spot; we took the last one. The camping spots are well spread out so you can have enough privacy, but you won't feel alienated. Right behind the camp ground is a nice trail that led my boyfriend and I to the other end of the park. What a trek. We saw a black rattle snake and that was pretty cool in my book. The forest ranger will come probably every 20 min. to check if new people have come, so you'll be able to pay for the site you took. What's also really nice is the boat dock and mini-beach where I found a baby crab and was able to see a lovely view in the morning. Also, it's a drive-in camping ground so you don't have to walk onto your camp site. They also have fire pits and grills there so just bring a log and a match and enjoy some food! Also, sites are really cheap.

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    6 days ago

    Goose Creek is family oriented, nice place nice cabins campaign and good primitive camping areas

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    3 years ago

    Lovely hiking along the sandy shore of the Pamlico River. Nice boat & kayak launch. Clean, safe, wooded campground - great for tent camping.

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    4 years ago

    Very nice to drive through. Lots of natural beauty to look at. Take a walk to the shoe and enjoy a wonderful view

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    3 years ago

    Amazing trails and low key experiences just what we were looking for. As a Tarheel born and bred very proud of this state park.

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    5 years ago

    Good place for inland waters and coastal waters recreation. A lot has changed for the better after being away for 8 years.

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    4 years ago

    We live nearby and go there often. We enjoy the hiking trails, exhibits and riding bikes.

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    6 years ago

    I love this park. Great people that keep it up. My family goes multiple times a year and we love the clean environment

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    4 years ago

    The campsite was large and well kept! Nice fire pit and picnic table! Site had water electric and sewer!

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    7 years ago

    Nice place to hike with the dogs. Easy to find and great trail markings. We will be back to check out a couple other sections of trail.

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