Barrier Island Kayaks
Swansboro
Sea Kayaking on the Intracoastal Waterway in Swansboro, North Carolina. Popular destinations for your sea kayak adventure include Bear Island, Shark Tooth Island, Huggins Island and Bogue Inlet. barrierislandkayaks.com
Cape Fear Outfitters
Wrightsville Beach ,Surf City, Topsail Beach
Choose one of the several tried-and-true tours or customize your own water-oriented adventure. Trips arranged for up to 25 people to places like Masonboro Island, a pristine wildlife sanctuary located just south of Wrightsville Beach (4-5 hours); the protected basin and barrier islands near Fort Fisher State Historic Site and the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher (4 hours); canoe or kayak along the Black River amidst a background of ancient cypress trees and abundant wildlife (4-5 hours); or explore the northeast Cape Fear River's lovely natural setting (4-5 hours). Guides are seasoned paddlers with First Aid and CPR certifications. Reservations required. Call for year-round schedule of kayak and canoe activities. capefearoutfitters.com
Cabin Lake Recreational Park
Beulaville
A 167 acre county park located in the eastern part of Duplin County near the town of Beulaville. A 69 acre lake provides canoeing, fishing and swimming. RV hookups, camp sites, nature trail, picnic shelter and a bathhouse. duplinonline.com
Hammocks Beach State Park
Swansboro
Venture to Bear Island and be rewarded with vivid memories of one of the most unspoiled beaches on the Atlantic. Accessible only by passenger ferry or private boat. An 892-acre barren island with 3.5 miles of pristine beach. Backpack and primitive camping, swimming, wildlife viewing and shelling. Surf fishing is a favorite pastime year round but is best in the fall. Passenger ferry service is $5 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and children 6-12. Fee for camping is $9. Hammocks Beach State Park
Holland's Shelter Creek Outdoor Adventure
Burgaw
Stay in one of the ten cabins or at one of the full hook-up RV sites at Holland's Creek while enjoying several outdoor activities - boat and canoe rentals, hunting and fishing supplies, seafood restaurant on premises. hollandssheltercreek.com
Herring's Outdoor Sports
Surf City
Kayak rentals, boogie board and bicycle rentals, bait and tackle and all fishing supplies. herringsoutdoorsports.com
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