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Singletary Lake State Park: Hours, Fees and Dog Rules

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Singletary Lake State Park is a North Carolina state park in Kelly, Bladen County, in our Eastern Plain & Inner Banks region. Day-use admission is free. The park page prints its hours as 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round. It is closed on Christmas Day. Facts read from the official page on October 27, 2026.

  • AdmissionFree day use
  • Hours8 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-roundas the park prints it
  • ClosedChristmas Dayother holidays: open
  • DogsOn a 6 ft leashmore rules below

About Singletary Lake State Park

Built as a group camp, the park now also has public access for hiking, fishing and paddling in a Carolina bay setting. The camps offer dormitory-style cabins, a mess hall and a 500-foot swimming pier, and the office manages limited access to White Lake and Bay Tree Lake.

Plan It in Three Lines

  1. Getting In

    Day-use admission is free.

    Not published

  2. Bring the Dog?

    Dogs are allowed on a leash no longer than 6 feet, with limits indoors and in some areas.

    Full rules below

  3. Make It a Trip

    Jones Lake State Park is about 11 miles away (straight line).

    2 units within 30 miles

Singletary Lake State Park Hours

The park page prints one set of hours rather than a month table: The park is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round.

  • The park is closed on Christmas Day.
  • The park is open during all other holidays.

Admission and Fees

There are no fees required to access Singletary Lake State Park for day use. Fees are also charged for camping, certain event permits, and facility reservations.

Planning several parks? Our State Parks Passport guide sets every park’s fees and dog rules side by side.

Dogs and Strollers

  • Dogs: Pets are allowed at the park. They are not permitted inside buildings or inside cabins. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.
  • Strollers: Not published. The park page does not say whether strollers are allowed; call the park office (910-669-2928) before you go.

Directions and Contact

State Parks Near Singletary Lake State Park

Around Singletary Lake State Park within 60 miles
20 mi40 mi60 miNSEW123456
  1. 1Jones Lake State ParkState Parkabout 11 mi
  2. 2Lake Waccamaw State ParkState Parkabout 21 mi
  3. 3Lumber River State ParkState Parkabout 34 mi
  4. 4Carolina Beach State ParkState Parkabout 48 mi
  5. 5Carvers Creek State ParkState Parkabout 52 mi
  6. 6Fort Fisher State Recreation AreaState Recreation Areaabout 53 mi

Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to visit Singletary Lake State Park?

Day-use admission is free, per the park page. Camping, boat rentals, swim passes, event permits and reservations can cost extra where the park offers them.

Are dogs allowed at Singletary Lake State Park?

Pets are allowed at the park. They are not permitted inside buildings or inside cabins. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.

What time does Singletary Lake State Park close?

The park page prints its hours as 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round.

Is Singletary Lake State Park open on Christmas?

The park is closed on Christmas Day.

Are strollers allowed at Singletary Lake State Park?

Not published. The park page does not mention strollers, so call the park office before you go.

What We Could Not Verify

  • Hours and closures change at short notice for weather and staffing; check the official page the day you go.
  • Stroller rules are not stated on the official page.
  • A month-by-month hours table is not published on the park page.

Sources

  1. Singletary Lake State Park on NC State Parks (read 2026-10-27)
  2. NC State Parks: park list and fees (read 2026-10-27)
  3. OpenStreetMap (map point check)

Last checked October 27, 2026 by the It’s North Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

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