CB State Park among 5 most popular in state

According to WECT, Carolina Beach State Park has made the top five most popular parks in the state of North Carolina, according to statistics from the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.

Through the year ending July 30th, Carolina Beach State Park registered 4,410 camping and picnic reservations. In all, more than a quarter million people visited state parks in the state.

The top five most reserved sites in the state are:

• Jordan Lake State Recreation Area 14,124
• Kerr Lake State Recreation Area 6,162
• Hanging Rock 5,256
• Stone Mountain 5,062
• Carolina Beach 4,410

Reservations can be made up to 48 hours in advance, online at www.ncparks.gov or by calling toll-free 1-877-7 CAMP NC (722-6762).