🏞️ River Swim
🟢 Easy Free Entry
🌊 About Goose Creek State Park (Pamlico River beach)
A river beach on the Pamlico River within this coastal state park, a rare true 'swimming hole'-style option in the flatter eastern part of the state.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Warm, brackish river water
Water Type
River beach (Pamlico River)
Managed By
NC State Parks (Goose Creek SP)
County
Beaufort County, North Carolina
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
2190 Camp Leach Rd, Washington, NC 27889
Access Notes:
Easy, developed beach access with picnic tables
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace