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IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
A sandy trail in Carolina Beach State Park
Carolina Beach State Park Location in North Carolina
Location	New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
Area	761 acres (308 ha)
Established	1969
Named for	Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Governing body	North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
Website	Carolina Beach State Park

Carolina Beach State Park is a North Carolina state park in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It covers 761 acres (3.08 km²) on Pleasure Island. The state owns 420 acres (1.7 km²) of the park in fee simple, and the remainder of park land is leased from the Department of the Army. The park is located along the Cape Fear River and Snow's Cut (part of the Intracoastal Waterway).

Pocosin wetlands, a type of wetland that supports rare carnivorous plant species, are found in the park. Carnivorous plants found at this park include Venus flytraps, pitcher plants, butterworts and bladderworts.

The park features six miles of hiking trails. Other amenities include a marina, campsites, picnic area, and a visitor's center featuring natural history exhibits.

Hiking trails can be found throughout the park
The Flytrap Trail
Pitcher plants
Sugarloaf sand dune
Venus flytrap

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