Fort Macon State Park is located at the eastern end of Bogue Banks in Atlantic Beach. In addition to being a historical landmark, the park offers public beach access and free parking. The park is surrounded on three sides by water—the Atlantic Ocean, Beaufort Inlet, and Bogue Sound.
Fort Macon State Park is home to a Civil War fort with a rich and diverse history of its own. Fort Macon is open from 9a.m. to 5p.m. daily. The Coastal Education and Visitor Center as well as the bookstore are open daily 9a.m. to 6p.m.