State Park · North Carolina, United States
Lake Waccamaw State Park
Lake Waccamaw State Park is a state park in North Carolina, United States, covering 2,398 acres (970 ha), established in 1976.
State Park · North Carolina, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Coastal Plain, North Carolina, United States |
| Area | 2,398 acres (970 ha) |
| Established | 1976 |
| Coordinates | 34.2593° N, 78.4681° W |
| Managed by | North Carolina state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Lake Waccamaw State Park
Lake Waccamaw State Park is a North Carolina state park in Columbus County, North Carolina, in the United States. Located near the town of Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, it covers 2,398-acre (9.70 km2), along the shores of Lake Waccamaw, a Carolina bay. The U.S. Geological Survey has interpreted the Carolina Bays as relict thermokarst lakes that formed several thousands of years ago when the climate was colder, drier, and windier. Thermokarst lakes develop by thawing of frozen ground (permafrost) and by subsequent modification by wind and water.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the town of Lake Waccamaw |
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) · Myrtle Beach, United States · 48.0 miles away
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) · Raleigh/Durham, United States · 113.3 miles away
- Charleston International Airport (CHS) · Charleston, United States · 130.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Waccamaw State Park?
Lake Waccamaw State Park is in North Carolina, United States (34.2593° N, 78.4681° W).
When was Lake Waccamaw State Park established?
Lake Waccamaw State Park was established in 1976, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Lake Waccamaw State Park?
Lake Waccamaw State Park covers 2,398 acres (970 ha).
How do I get to Lake Waccamaw State Park?
The nearest town is Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina. near the town of Lake Waccamaw.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_North_Carolina_state_parks — Wikipedia list of North Carolina state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Waccamaw_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).