Lumber River State Park Expands by Over 3,000 Acres
Lumber River State Park in North Carolina is expanding by over 3,000 acres through a land acquisition near Fair Bluff, making it the second-largest unit in the state parks system.
Wilmington, NC, October 30, 2026 — Lumber River State Park, located in North Carolina, is undergoing a significant expansion. The park will grow by more than 3,000 acres through a recent land acquisition. The newly acquired land is situated near Fair Bluff, North Carolina.
This substantial increase in acreage positions Lumber River State Park to become the second-largest unit within the North Carolina state parks system. The exact details regarding the acquisition, such as the seller’s identity or the financial terms of the transaction, were not provided in the summary information.
The expansion is expected to enhance the park’s conservation efforts and recreational opportunities. Further details concerning the specific features of the acquired land and any planned developments or management strategies for the new acreage have not yet been released.
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