Woods Bay State Park
Woods Bay State Park offers a close-up look at one of the last remaining large Carolina Bays on the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain. The 1,590-acre park, located in the coastal plains region, features a wide range of habitats including marsh, sandhills, oak-hickory forest and shrub bog.
The habitats of Woods Bay can be explored by taking the nature trail encircling the mill pond or by walking the length of the 1,150 foot boardwalk, which provides views of alligators in the cypress tupelo swamp.
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MJS TRVVery nice but relatively small swamp habitat, great area to experience the natural beauty of the area, great area for wildlife watching, you can encounter various snakes, lizards, turtles and alligators, as well as orb weaver spiders and many different birds. I strongly recommend wearing hiking boots when going on the nature trail .
Jul 25, 2026 · Google Review
Nick ScottFun place to stretch the legs when driving back north. Loved the swamp board walk. Really wanted to see a gator, but didn't. Did, however see a large spider on the trail. Happened to bump into the park ranger, he was kind and informative.
Jul 5, 2026 · Google Review
Alan GoldbergA small but nice park. I got to see some of the pocket swamp that the area is known for. Although I did not see too many animals I did get to hear a few. The boardwalk was one of the interesting parts of my walk through the park. I found the staff/rangers that was there also very helpful. Although thee are signs saying there are aligators there I did not see any but I get to see them in South Florida all the time. Interesting plans and trees.
Jul 5, 2026 · Google Review
Samantha LyonsReally no where to fish unless you want to attract alligators. Saw one alligator in the water along the boardwalk and ended up leaving since we had children.
Jun 12, 2026 · Google Review
Jessica SowellWe saw the alligator he was just chilling in the water, he was super cool
May 9, 2026 · Google Review
Dr. Donald MorganBeautiful park. I had it all to myself.
May 5, 2026 · Google Review