State Natural Area · North Carolina, United States
Masonboro Island State Natural Area
Masonboro Island State Natural Area is a state natural area in North Carolina, United States, covering 178 acres (72 ha), established in 1976.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Natural Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Coast, North Carolina, United States |
| Area | 178 acres (72 ha) |
| Established | 1976 |
| Coordinates | 34.1254° N, 77.8580° 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 Masonboro Island State Natural Area
Masonboro Island is a barrier island in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. The island, being undeveloped and only accessible by boat, is a constituent of the North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve and a North Carolina State Natural Area. It lies south of Wrightsville Beach, separated by Masonboro Inlet, and north of Carolina Beach, separated by Carolina Beach Inlet. The island is a popular local destination for recreational activities like boating, surfing, fishing, and camping.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Airports near this park
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- Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) · Myrtle Beach, United States · 68.7 miles away
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) · Raleigh/Durham, United States · 132.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Masonboro Island State Natural Area?
Masonboro Island State Natural Area is in North Carolina, United States (34.1254° N, 77.8580° W).
When was Masonboro Island State Natural Area established?
Masonboro Island State Natural Area was established in 1976, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Masonboro Island State Natural Area?
Masonboro Island State Natural Area covers 178 acres (72 ha).
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/Masonboro_Island — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).