Elizabethtown, North Carolina travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Elizabethtown is the seat of Bladen County on the North Carolina Coastal Plain. It's a good place for the nature-lover or outdoor enthusiast.

4 things to do · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Elizabethtown

Jones Lake State Park

This serene setting on Jones Lake includes bay thickets and lone pond cypress trees emerging from the water in romantic fashion. You can swim, boat, camp, or hike a 4-mile trail.

Singletary Lake State Park

Similar to Jones Lake, only more isolated.

Brown's Creek Bike Trail

This is 11 some miles of mountain bike trails through wooded terrain with elevation changes so as to keep things interesting.

White Lake Water Park

Water park with various slides.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Sep and Aug. (climate data from nearby Wilmington)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
FAY Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field, Fayetteville — 29 mi away. Directions
ILM Wilmington International Airport, Wilmington — 47 mi away. Directions
MYR Myrtle Beach International Airport, Myrtle Beach — 68 mi away (major hub). Directions

Elizabethtown is located along Hwy 87 about halfway between Fayetteville and Wilmington.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Jones Lake State Park, Brown's Creek Bike Trail
Afternoon White Lake Water Park, Singletary Lake State Park

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

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Get in

Elizabethtown is located along Hwy 87 about halfway between Fayetteville and Wilmington.

Do

Do Jones Lake State Park

This serene setting on Jones Lake includes bay thickets and lone pond cypress trees emerging from the water in romantic fashion. You can swim, boat, camp, or hike a 4-mile trail.

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