Masonboro Island Reserve

Boat-only access: use a suitable north or south soundside sandy landing and an existing cross-island trail to the ocean; tides and protected postings constrain the route. Check entrance postings, applicable guard season, parking/boat arrangements and weather before travel. Current conditions and mobility gaps must be confirmed at the chosen arrival.

Private fee ferries are identified by the manager; transport charges and mainland parking do not establish an island entry fee or private dock entitlement. No separate reserve admission price was established.

Alcohol: The manager’s visitor guide prohibits liquor and underage drinking. This does not establish permission for every other alcohol product or substitute Town mainland rules.

Fires and grills: Reserve rules permit fires at Masonboro only on sand at least15 feet from vegetation. Use previously impacted fire areas, attend the fire and do not burn trash or native vegetation; temporary bans/postings would still govern.

Overnight camping: Primitive camping is allowed only on reserve uplands for no more than two consecutive nights. Use previously impacted areas, do not camp on dunes or damage vegetation, and pack out all waste.

Shore fishing: Compatible traditional fishing is allowed subject to federal, state and local fishing rules and reserve protection. No particular island casting footprint/license exemption is inferred.

Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours: Booked Masonboro trips and ferry service. Operator currently says all tours depart Wrightsville Beach Boating Access, 109 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, due to construction. Confirm booking, actual meeting point and lawful sound-side landing/trail; transport does not establish access to closed wildlife areas. Confirm current hours, availability, exact booking/delivery/meeting location directly. Named business does not establish public beach crossing or continuous accessible route.