Park in Craven, North Carolina

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Updated October 30, 2026

Croatan National Forest

Park

New Bern, NC

Croatan National Forest is the only true coastal forest in the East, offering hiking, boating, camping, fishing, and wildlife viewing.

  • Coastal forest hiking and backpacking
  • Exploring pocosins and estuaries
  • Boating and fishing

New Bern Historical Society Civil War Battlefield Park

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New Bern, NC

New Bern Historical Society Civil War Battlefield Park offers access to over 30 acres of battlefield history with 36 interpretive panels and an audio tour app.

  • Visitors studying the Battle of New Bern or the North Carolina Civil War Trail
  • Self-guided visitors wanting narrated trail stops and live map navigation
  • 5th-grade and older school groups studying the Civil War

Minnesott Beach Ferry Terminal

Park

Havelock, NC

Minnesott Beach Ferry Terminal is part of the North Carolina Ferry System and serves the Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach route.

  • Travelers using the Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach ferry route
  • Passengers seeking email or text alerts about ferry delays and cancellations

Downtown New Bern Waterfront

Park

New Bern, NC

New Bern City Hall provides electric, water, and sewer services to over 25,000 customers and accepts utility applications online, in person, or by mail.

  • starting residential electric, water, sewer, or sanitation service
  • starting commercial electric, water, sewer, sanitation, or stormwater permitting service
  • paying New Bern utility bills through multiple payment channels

Emergency available

New Bern Parks Division

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New Bern, NC

New Bern Parks Division serves the New Bern community through public parks and recreation services, with a published Parks & Recreation calendar and accreditation listed by the city.

  • New Bern residents seeking city parks and recreation information
  • Visitors looking for New Bern Parks & Recreation calendar information

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FAQ

What activities are available at Croatan National Forest?

The forest is suited to coastal hiking and backpacking, boating, fishing, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, and OHV trail riding.

Are any Croatan National Forest areas closed?

Yes. Siddie Fields Day Use Area is currently listed as closed, and some other areas may remain closed because of storm damage. Check current Forest Service notices before visiting.

Can I take a guided tour at the New Bern battlefield park?

Guided battlefield tours are available, but groups must reserve at least three days in advance. Self-guided visitors can use the audio-tour app with narrated stops and battle maps.

Is the New Bern battlefield park open after dark?

The park is intended for daylight visits, so it is not a good choice if you need access after daylight hours.