Parking & golf cart rules
Carolina beach
Paid Parking Schedule
Paid parking in Carolina Beach typically runs March 15 through September 30, from 8 AM to 6 PM daily.
Current Rates
$6 per hour
$25 per day
$125 per week
Always confirm posted signage, as rates and dates may change.
Freeman Park (4x4 Beach)
Required: 4x4 access passes are required year-round.
Daily Pass: $50 (April–Sept) | $30 (Oct–March).
Annual Pass: $225 (discounted to $110 if bought in person during December).
Other Information:
Parking is free in any handicap space located in a town operated lot or in front of a meter for vehicles with a valid hang tag or plate.
Golf Cart Requirements
Golf carts and low-speed vehicles are permitted on Pleasure Island when operated safely and legally.
Driver must be 16+ with a valid license
Allowed only on roads 35 MPH or less
Seat belts required
Must have proper safety equipment
All standard traffic laws apply
Failure to follow local regulations may result in fines.
Kure beach
Paid Parking Schedule
Enforcement Period: March 15 – September 30.
Hours: 8 AM – 6 PM daily.
Current Rates
Hourly: $6/hour.
Daily: $25/day.
Weekly Pass: $125.
Full Season Pass: $225.
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
Offers a large free public lot at the Visitor Center, though it fills up very early in the summer.
Other Information:
You can choose to pay a nearby machine, text to pay, or download the Premium Parking App. Download the app and view the parking availability here.
View the interactive parking map here.
GOLF CARTS
All golf carts must be street legal and driven by a licensed individual.
Only electric carts are allowed in Kure Beach.
Click here to read about the golf cart requirements.
