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Carolina Beach Lake Park
4.7★ · 1,010 Google ratings · Carolina Beach, North Carolina
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At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 100 ft away · fills up
Access
6am to 11pm
Walk
375 yd · 5 min
Restrooms
Yes
Water
87°F
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
180 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Sun 8am
Map of Carolina Beach Lake Park
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1Parking110 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2017–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2017–2026
Best for peaceful walks, not swimming
The freshwater lake itself is for observation and paddle boating, not wading, while the ocean beach.
Visit Saturday mornings for farmers market
The market operates year-round on Saturdays but closes by 1pm, with special events sometimes replacing.
Plan for Canadian geese droppings
Goose waste covers much of the ground, including under shelters, so wear shoes you don't mind getting dirty.
Check paddle boat availability in advance
Paddle boats are sometimes available for rent but operations appear inconsistent, so confirm before making the trip.
Arrive early for parking on weekends
Parking is limited, especially during weekend events like the farmers market or festivals.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
85°F · clear
Water
87°F
Waves
1.7 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the NNE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Aug 25, 5:41 PM.
Crowds
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📍 400 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
🅿 Parking 100 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 375 yd away, about 5 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Carolina Beach Lake Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 100 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Carolina Beach Lake Park?
375 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 5 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Carolina Beach Lake Park have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Carolina Beach Lake Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Sun 8am and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
