We recently camped at this park. Great place with ~10 mi of cumulative trails and wonderful views of the creek. The campsites are well spaced apart providing a lot of privacy. We loved spending our time here, and highly recommend this park for camping.

Looks like a nice place to camp. The grass/weeds needed to be cut around the sites when we drove through. We havent stayed yet, but just wanted to check the place out for a future camping trip. Nice level full hookup sites with gravel. Took some pics of some of the sites as we drove through. Hope they help.

Beautiful park with nice trails. We visited in early fall so bugs were not a problem. I noticed they had some mini cabins. Will definitely be back to stay or at least tent camp.

Goose Creek N.C. State Park - this place is a real gem for campers who are not neccesarily into power boating, but are looking for a quiet natural setting. The campground is virtually brand new and there are many miles of easy hiking trails. Plus- a beautiful swimming beach on the shore of the Pamlico river. A very dark sky makes star gazing an excellent evening activity!

This state park is quite a hidden gem. Extensive trails that take visitors though a wide range of ecosystems and habitats. The boardwalk is damaged near the end but we did enjoy a good portion of it over the marshes. Best thing during covid times is how completely void of people the park is on a Saturday afternoon.

Went camping here and loved it. The camping spots are not crammed in to of each other and the feels much more private. The bathroom was clean. The water front was beautiful. Saw lots of cool wild life. Bring bug spray as I did get a lot of chigger bites.

Absolutely an outstanding State Park. The RV sites were beautifully laid our with large new picnic tables, a fire pit along with electric, water and sewer. Very helpful hosts and Rangers. Great bathrooms with fantastic showers. And only 2 hours from Kitty Hawk.

Nice campground. The new rv section(opened 11/19) will be very nice once more shade grows in. Sites have plenty of space and full hookup. The park in general is beautiful.

RV campsites are large and bath house is pristine. Miles of beautiful trails (Palmetto Boardwalk has a section that needs repair). Goose Creek and Flatty Creek are great kayaking areas. Bring insect repellent for yourself (mosquitoes) and don’t forget tick prevention for the dogs. I gave only 4 stars because the boat ramp is about 4 miles from the RV campground. We’ll definitely be back again.

I enjoy going out to walk the trails. Employees are nice and keep the park clean! My kids have enjoyed finding the ghost this month I wish they would do other things like that for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Love this place.Beautiful campground and the Hosts was really nice. Dale and Lorreta introduce them selves and they make you feel welcomed. Thank you for your generous hospitality. A must see State Park.

12 primitive tent sites are beautiful, and so are the bathhouse facilities in the new rv/camper/cabin area. Unfortunately, when they created this new section, they cleared most of the trees, leaving nice, flat campsites with full hook-ups that absolutely BAKE in the NC sun. The swimming area is officially closed (COVID) to prevent crowds, but no one complained when 6 of us swam anyway, social distancing in the water. Kayaking was lovely, especially on the canoe trail to the flower garden.

Visited on our way to our vacation destination. It was a wonderful hike and easy if you have small children. There’s a nice dock to look out onto the water. The “beach” was underwhelming. Strictly for hiking, fishing, camping and boating from what we gathered.

This park has an interesting landscape and a decent visitors center with clean bathrooms. There are a few exhibits in the visitors center. We were unable to park at the lots near the campgrounds because the beach area is closed so that limited the trails we could walk on. We took the Palmetto Boardwalk trail but it was broken near the end so we were unable to pass to connect to the Tar Kiln Trail or the Ivey Gut Trail. The Palmetto Boardwalk trail is flat and easy so good for small children.

Beautiful place. miles of interesting hiking trails weave through the forest, swamp and alongside the water. shallow water perfect for swimming and paddle boarding.

Well maintained trails and good primitive tent campground. Tent sites are well spaced and not right on top of each other, like some other parks.We saw the new cabins and bath house but did not stay in them. The new buildings are very nice and well built.Experienced hikers can hike all the trails in a day. This park could be a day trip for most people. All of the trails are flat and easy to walk.

Many of the primative campsites have a private feel since many are spaced a good distance from each other. A few sites have hiking trails that come close to the campsites which is a downside for us since we like privacy! We have a small travel trailer and a quiet generator so most of the primative sites work for us.The RV sites are new so not many trees for shade. Each has its own pump out. There is no other pump out at the park so have to make arrangements with Park ranger to meet at an empty site and pay $12.

My family recently camped (tent) at Goose Creek for a week. GCCG is a clean and well managed park. Immediately upon entrance to the park, you notice the well manicured grounds and open spaces. The visitor center is closed (due to covid) but the doors leading to the restroom are open.The Park Rangers do a great job of posting information about the park and what to expect, plus they are very active in the park. You will see them driving around checking in with visitors, looking over facilities, etc. (They take pride).My review will focus on primitive camping but drove around the grounds thru RV and cabin camping - both of which looked very nice and comfortable.We stayed on site #9 this trip and find it to be the best site of the 14. This was set back of the road and was quite distant from 8 (couple hundred feet) and 10 (by about 100ft). #9 was far enough away from the waste bins and restroom that it wasnt bothersome, and also the water pump. #9 sat parallel to the Goose Creek hiking trail but was 50 feet of so. #9 has plenty of tall trees providing lots of shade and coverage during hot summer days, and a fantastic evening breeze.#9 has a lot of parking spaces if camping with other people or additional vehicles are necessary.The restrooms are basically outhouses in stilts that has hand sanitizer for handwash but are very clean! There are no showers for primitive campers. RV and cabin campers have access to showers. I suggest bringing a hanging shower and using the pump water for showering (if you feel the need).At the end of the loop are some really nice outlooks onto the sound and a small pier. It is absolutely peaceful!

Beautiful and quiet State Park with several different trails and boardwalks. They also have a nice waterfront campground.

Great hiking area, also looks like it would be a nice place for gatherings and fishing trips. Look out for snakes and ticks. Bring some very good bug spray. Bring the family and the dogs, mine loved it here. Highly recommend coming if you love the outdoors

Very new RV campground with full hookups and an $850,000 bathhouse. Not a lot of shade, but nice meadow with many butterflies and dragonflies. Also tent camping near the water. Nice trails. Swimming beach. Kayaking and canoeing. A hidden gem.

Absolutely beautiful. Great camping spot we took the family and it was amazing. So much amazing wildlife it was perfect.

Great place to set up an RV or camper, full hookups including sewer. Would give it five stars but the road to the swim areas and the kayak launch were closed.

There needs to be a 3.5 rating, and this is only a rating of the camping/RV area. It is NEW.. Bonus points for the RV sites 50amp and full (yes Sewer) hook ups, tent pad, fire rings, picnic tables all new..Of course the bathhouse is new and very nice (heat only)... I know we were there the week of the 4th of July..(oppressive heat) but there is currently NO shade. Trees will come but the few that are there offer no relief.I found pictures of the cabins online by searching for them. None currently on their website. A/C and power inside and out but no water, or cooking facilities indoors. They do have fire ring and grills, and water spigot at the road. Happy Trails and good times to all that visit.

Nice walking & bike trails. Sites all have space. Easy to find & in very good shape for new campground.

Spent a short weekend doing primitive camping here and had a great time. Very pretty environment, one longer trail to take that wasnt too strenuous at all.

I just love this park ...its beautiful...and its so nice to just get out and walk ..my daughter usually is with me & we take the girls ( our Australian sheperds) they love the long trails .and when my daughter in law comes to visit - our grandchildren love the park also ( when the boys were little they would carry a big stick and pretend we were -- the walking dead --- lol..fun times!

Love this place. Ranger we met was helpful and friendly

I love going here, its very calming and fun. They have access to water so you can swim and the variety of trails they have there. You can spend some quality time with nature and see the wildlife.

Beautiful rustic camping spots. Wide open space. Great place to camp.

Infested with ticks! Incredibly beautiful beach area by the sound. There are miles of trails by the sound, through swampy areas, and woodland forests. Wildlife Rangers are very serious about the rules and constantly check on you. Very safe, but not much privacy.Do not bring your dogs. Mine are infested with ticks every time that I visit during the summer. I am taking my youngest to the vet right now because she has literally over 1,000 freckle-sized ticks all over her body, in every crevass. I have been picking for hours and am getting nowhere.

Beautiful park with excellent maintained trails. The highlight to me was definitely by the Live Oak part of the trail where you can lay under the trees and listen to the waves.IMPORTANT: There are TONS of ticks. My dog had a dozen or more on her and I had even more on me. They were extremely small an hard to find. Smaller than a freckle. I had on tan north face pants and something about that just attracted them they were all over. Honestly I had such a great time I want to go back but unless they get the ticks under control I don’t know if I will.UPDATE: I went back again an same thing in the grasses near the water lots of super tiny ticks. This time I was prepared with off brand bug spray so as soon as I saw the first one I sprayed up real good and that seemed to do it. In a nut shell, just come prepared with bug spray. It well worth it such a beautiful park. The park Rangers are so great and helpful too!

Very nice park with spacious RV sites. And complete hookups!

I really loved that Goose Creek had some nature trails in the woods and some along the water. Very picturesque. Theres also a small beach for swimming although its at your own risk and there are rooted dead trees in the surf so beware. There are shaded picnic tables and grills. Also, some of the trails can be quite long so keep an eye on the time the park closes and check in at the visitors center for more info on the trails.

Great place to visit and hike the trails for a day trip. Hope to camp there soon for a longer stay!

Really nice, brand new RV park in Goose creek. Opened Nov. 18. The single loop has about 20 RV sites and 5-6 super cute little 2-room cabins. The cabins appear to have heat and AC, and are very close to the bath house. RV pads are gravel, very level and the sites are a nice size (larger than most, plenty of room between neighbors). Most all sites look like they can accommodate large rigs (>40). Since the park is brand-new, it will a couple years before the trees and shrubs return to create privacy between sites. Full hookups at each site (30A and 50A service).

If you are looking for a place in which you can reconnect with nature, look no further. Great nature trails.

Great place for camping, river sites available, bring you kayak. Board hike is nice, but needs repairs as is damaged.

This place have a cabin for rent or space for RVs & you can bring your tent.Great place for fishing,kayaks, enjoying with your family.Un gran lugar para disfrutar con la familia ya sea acampando,usando sus bicicleta,canoas,kayacos

Great park, nice trails, the rangers and staff here are really helpful. The camp host is wonderful. Cant say enough about them. I had a problem with my RV and every one lent me a hand to get me up and running. Big thanks to Loretta, Dale, Luke, Amelia, Joe and Joe! You guys are the best

Love Goose creek!! Cant wait until everything opens back up!! Miles of walking trails, campgrounds, a beach, swimming area, picnic tables. A great place to spend the day with family enjoying nature!! A definate must see!!

Beautiful park from the river beaches to the marshland trails. The Spanish moss everywhere makes it feel even more fancy.

We had a tree fall in the path of the entrance to the campground right as we pulled up. Park rangers were amazing and had it cut up quick. Beautiful sunset and lovely spot to rest on the way to Swan Quarter and Ocracoke.

We stayed here in a cabin it is so nice and everyone is so friendly.

So amazing! I came here last week with my family and we went swimming after walking some of the trails. such a peaceful place. I felt so relaxed and comfortable being here. will be back soon :)

Beautiful and well kept state park. Good choice of trails. Some are still closed due to Hurricane Florence. Visitor center is engaging and shows a variety of animals that can be found here. Primitive camping is great. $15 per night. All sites have picnic bench and fire pit. No shower house. There looks to be a new campsite being built as you enter the park which looks equipment with shower house.

Only went on the boardwalk trail, it was very slick & little spooky due to weather. The inside had lots of animals on display & educational materials/fun facts -kids play room

Nice peaceful place to relax and enjoy nature and the beautiful scenery!

Excellent park to see nature and get some exercise

Rangers were super nice and helpful, site was clean and well kept. There was also a lot of wildlife you can observe

I absolutely love the adventure and nature youre surrounded by! There are different trails, one leading through a swamp, and another even leading to a hidden beach. There are tables, so if you want to eat near a lake, heres a place! If youre bored during the summer or spring, and are looking forward to going out, come here!

Very nice Campground would be nice if everything was open. This weekend you could not access the water. All the hiking walking trails are open. Very clean nice bath house also has a few cabins.

Biting flies and overgrown campground is all I remember about this place. Looked like it may have nice trails but the flies ran me back to my car.

I gave it only 3 stars because It was partially open due to the pandemic and we were not able to explore or get close to the water. My 8 year old vas a bit disappointed. Still most walking trail were open and it was nice to walk in the woods.. The little cabins looked very nice to spend a couple of days just hanging out. The park and facilities were very clean. Will try again by the end of the summer.

Nice place. If youre a trucker like me that likes to find cool places to park for the night this is a good spot.

We camped in one of the Group Camp sites for two nights, 21 and 22 June 2019, with the Boy Scouts, Troop 11 based out of Goldsboro, NC. This is a very well cared for State Park. The visitors center has a lot of information about local flora and fauna, and includes a museum and a really nice meeting room. There is a staffed attendant there to assist you during hours. From there you have access to several trails, including the Palmetto Raised Path through the wetlands, (be advised that the path is, as of this writing, still closed to through traffic from last years hurricane damage). The roads are paved and they are building some really nice cottages to rent near the entrance to the park.There is a bathhouse that is shared among the two Group Sites. The amenities in the bathhouse are limited to one stall and one urinal on the mens side. Two sinks that worked well. There are no showers. The bathrooms are regularly tended to so they are clean and stocked with soap and paper towels.Each site has a steel trash receptacle with compartments for trash and recycling and heavy doors to prevent wildlife from accessing the inside. The site had three all-weather picnic tables, a fire pit and a grill. There were two poles with hooks to hang food bags or trash bags off the ground. The common area of the site is crushed gravel with manicured grass surrounding it. There are plenty of trees to hang hammocks from, and a lot of room for tents. We had two large tents and 6 hammocks.There are nice walking trails, and a great swimming area within walking distance from the group site. The swimming area had life jackets available to swimmers who wish to use them. The bathroom associated with the swimming area is a pretty good walk from the beach, so be prepared for that.The wildlife is plenty. We saw a lot of deer, turtles, several species of bird, and a cute Grey Fox who smelled our food cooking. Be warned that the ticks and mosquitos are very active and the population is emence, so bring and use plenty of bug repellant and sleep inside a screen.We would definitely camp here again!

The park is great for trail walking through the woods with the surrounding waters visible from time to time. There are numerous spaces for campers. Nice place!

Free admission. Open 7AM - 8PM. Many walking trails which are very well-maintained. Verizon signal: can text, but no data. Regarding the Campground: $15. It is primitive with a central shared (threated so you can fill your tank) potable water spigot. My 24 B+ RV fit. Id say 27 foot is maximum size - and probably only 3 of the 14 spots. No trailers... well - maybe a 10 Tab / teardrop or similar if youre very experienced: trees on both sides of very narrow entry, plus both sides of all sites

Please leave these folks a donation. Every penny helps keep this wonderful park as great as it is. Friendly staff and great place to clear your mind in nature.

Beautiful park and very friendly staff. They made a special exception in order for us to get our passport stamp after hours and it really made our day! The park rangers and seasonal staff for NC State Parks all around have proven time and again that they go above and beyond. Visit and grab a shirt or leave a donation to help them keep up the good work!

Very nice state park, a hidden gem!

Wonderful park :) But dont expect to see a lot of animals, this can be very difficult. Expect for birds, they are quiet easy to spot :)

Had a nice trail walk with our 2 dogs trail was clean and well marked. Bathrooms how ever were closed. Dogs enjoyed the trees!

Very nice place to go for a paddle.

Beautiful quiet place to swim and have a great picnic. Bring bug spray.

No shade, beach is closed (unless.you have.a bike and stamina to pedal.+/- 2.miles). But if you can the beach.is yours alone. Full hook-up, too, and sites are nicely spaced.

Took our Scout Troop on a camping trip, campsite was well maintained and nicely setup, ablutions were clean. Visitors center informative, well staffed, has interactive displays and Herpetologist was knowledgeable and helpful.

This place is bigger than it seems. Great welcome center with a discovery room that teaches kids about different animals. Theyre also building really cool looking cabins! We will visit again!

Great state park! We want to come back and camp & bring our kayaks. Nice camp sites. Beautiful park.

Only experienced a small portion of the park. Definitely a revisit is in order!

We drove about 2 hours to stay in the new cabins for a night for New Year’s Eve. Was definitely worth it. The cabin has a queen bed in one room and a separate room with 2 bunk bed. It was nicely built and well laid out. It was short walk to the clean bathrooms with showers. There’s nice walking trails near too. Has a fire pit, picnic table, and a charcoal grill. The staff was very friendly. One of the rangers stopped to make sure everything was good. Will hopefully be back at the end of January to celebrate my moms 50th birthday.

Put your phone away and get out into nature! Great tent camping sites and hiking trails! Upon arrival into the park we witnessed a bobcat, a few deer and a giant beautiful bald eagle! You will definitely encounter wildlife out here. Tent sites are clean and spacious and far enough away from other sites for comfort. The bathrooms are far better than digging a hole and squatting in the pinestraw, and they are clean. Firewood is also for sale from the park Ranger at $5 for a milk crate size bundle, which is in a storage shed on the camp site road. If you want to unplug from the crazy hectic life I highly recommend camping at Goose Creek! Im definitely going back soon!

Had a great walk!!!! Some of the boardwalks are under repair.

Spacious. Spotless A real discovery. Ive of those we have to return again places

We really enjoyed our visit. I would have given 5 stars, but the boardwalk was gone & we didnt know until we had walked a good ways down on it. I guess the last hurricane got it. We still enjoyed the walk, but it would have been nice to have been informed. Cant wait to go back!

Goose Creek trail needs some repairs. Nice scenic wall. Some facilities not available currently.

Great boat launch area with small beach front for kids

Fabulous for hiking, camping, exploring and experiencing the finest outdoors environment of Eastern NC rivers, creeks, and forest.

Nice place to kayak. Wish it had a flushing toilet instead of an outhouse.

Nice park, beautiful scenery.

Very good part. Sites great size.only negative no shade to speak of.

Situated near the mouth of the Pamlico River and about half way between the cities of historic Bath and Washington is Goose Creek State Park. This park is ideal for anyone who loves water. There are beaches both for the public and for campers, a boat ramp, and unique ecology in swamp and forest that can be easily reached via clearly marked pathways. The Visitors Center may be one of the most impressive Ive ever seen and plays hosts to all sort of educational programs for people of all ages. This park is also ideal for large group gatherings for even those who are not all too curious to be immersed in nature. There is a large open area for makeshift sports, covered picnic shelters, and plenty of easily -accessible restroom facilities. Offering eight miles of trails that run through pines, on the edge of the Pamlico, over marches and beside cypress swamps, Goose Creek is a real catch-all for finding easy access to what Coastal Carolina is really made of. When I was there all trails were clearly marked with sand-trails or by easily seen tree markers. They are mostly flat and great for an easy stroll. An easy walk from the second largest parking area (the largest being the Visitors Center) is a public swimming area and beach. There are easy trails that lead down to this area and they run past restrooms and picnic tables. There are also tables down by the beach area so that guests have areas to place their items without having to worry too much about the sand. What I loved the most about this area was the free life-jacket rental station. Everyone can be safe here and through little effort.While I found the water to be very shallow near the beach, this effort certainly doesnt hurt anyone. It is recommended to wear shoes in this water due to the nearby trees and their roots. While I was there I had this entire area to myself, however, I imagine that it fills up fast in the summer. The good news is there area plenty of trails nearby to walk on if things get too crowded.Goose Creek is easily one of the parks that I could take up full-time residency in and be just fine forever...however since that is not legal it looks like Ill have to make due with the two-week camping limit in the near future. One of the unique features that this park offers those staying amongst the fourteen spaced out sites is its own swimming area and pier for campers. These camp sites vary in amenities, but they all offer general parking and fire pits. Water came be found nearby along with restrooms. There is also two primitive group camping sites are available near the middle of the Goose Creek Trail. These are in a convenient location to the public swimming area and the restrooms there.Whether youre looking to get away from humans and spend your time with your dog on the trails surrounded by the sounds of wind running through pine needles or just looking to grab some friends and family and spend a nice afternoon in the fresh air, this park has plenty to offer everyone.@AquarianQuirks#getparkedatncstateparks

FHU sites with new cabins and new, clean bathhouse. Camp hosts were pleasant and informative. Sadly we cut our stay short due to predicted wintery weather for the area. Would have enjoyed hiking the trails. We will definitely return to this park again.

This is a great park. Unfortunately today, a lot of state parks do not have the funding to maintain their trails. Goose Creek has avoided this problem. They have lovely trails that manage to have the best features of a swamp environment, a beach environment and a forest environment. They have miles of trails so there will definitely be plenty of room for many visits to this place.

Quiet and very relaxing. Great kayaking.

Great new campsites and cabins.

Nice for a day out. The water is shallow great for kids. Bring a lot of bug spray.

I adore this place. We live about an hour away, but I regularly make the drive with my two young children to spend several hours at the public swimming area. Several times, we’ve had the whole place to ourselves. I love the on-site availability of life jackets since my children are only 3 and 4. I would recommend water shoes. It’s beautiful and totally enchanting. I can’t wait to do some primitive camping here very soon.

On a busy weekend it can be crowded in the swimming area, but we always have a great time, crowd or not.

Very quiet, with a nice set of easy trails, including one along the river. They also have camping here!

Would be a 5 if boardwalks were fixed but I know its because they havent been funded to do so. 4 for the views of the wet lands and trails

Beautiful end to a beautiful state park filled day with a sunset on the Palmico River. Every state park is a wonderful jewel in the crown of my home state and Goose Creek is no exception.

Tranquil environment, water is very gradual bottom, safe for any age. Picnic tables, bathrooms, peaceful and usually not crowded. Nice white sand. Located on the Pimlico river just outside of Washington, NC.

First time visitor. Nice trails and Campground with paddling nearby.

Went camping for two nights and loved everything about this place. Its primitive camping but restrooms and water is available (no showers). Firewood is available at a low cost and theres plenty of room between neighboring camping spots. We stayed in site 9 but I think 13 might be the best. This one may have direct connection to the river.

The campsite did have a primitive to semiprivitive feel. Our site was a quite far from the composting toilet. There are no showers at the park. Firewood was $5 a bundle and was delivered by the duty ranger after I paid. The bundles delivered filled a standard milk crate. We had a good time enjoying nature.Four stars due to the the lack of a shower.

We stayed at the group camping. Very nice . Easy to get to. Close to bathroom with flush toilets. No showers but clean well kept. Great park office.

Love this place. Good for familys. And a great place to get a,peace of mind

Very nice trails. Not a complaint, just words of caution: Ive ran into copperheads on the trails everytime Ive hiked here. Give them good distance and they shouldnt bother you. Just something to keep in mind, especially when with dogs and kids. I think the closest hospital is Vidant Beufort Hospital and the closest pet hospital is Pamlico Animal Hospital.

Take one of the trails down to the water. Very beautiful. You wont be disappointed. Suggest hiking the trails when its not too hot and humid.