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    Goose Creek State Park swim beach

    Goose Creek State Park, Beaufort, North CarolinaRiver on Pamlico RiverPublic seasonal swimming

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    Designated swimming beach on the Pamlico River at Goose Creek State Park.

    Water
    River, Pamlico River
    Entry
    Free
    Swim hours
    January and February: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; March through May: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; June through August: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; September and October: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; November and December: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    Facilities
    Beach access (river), bathhouse, picnic tables
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguard
    Managed by
    North Carolina State Parks

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    Follow Camp Leach Road to Goose Creek State Park. The designated swimming area is reached by a short path from the last two parking areas.

    35.4715, -76.9107

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Swim from the designated swimming area.
    • Swim outside the designated area.

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    Questions about Goose Creek State Park swim beach

    Can you swim at Goose Creek State Park swim beach?

    Yes. Public swimming is permitted at the designated beach on the Pamlico River from Memorial Day to Labor Day. There is no lifeguard.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Goose Creek State Park swim beach?

    Free

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