Come discover the rich ecological and historical significance of Fort Caswell and the Cape Fear coast. Fort Caswell features 248 acres of historical structures, salt marsh, beach and maritime forest at the mouth of the Cape Fear River.  Fort Caswell offers security unmatched by hotels, with recreational options and customized meal plans to suite all your group needs. Our classroom and outdoor facilities are available with or without formal educational programs. We provide assistance planning field trips and tours to many regional attractions. Whatever your field trip goals, Fort Caswell can custom-fit your next day or overnight outing.

Benefits of staying at Fort Caswell

• Superb location at the mouth of the Cape Fear River (active shipping channel)
• Safe environment with 24 hour campus controlled access
• Audiovisual equipment at no additional cost
• Large bunk and/or hotel style housing
• Swimming pool with ARC Certified Lifeguard (Seasonal)
• Convenient access to Southport-Fort Fisher ferry
• Meals on site and bag lunches by request
• Exclusive tour of historic Fort Caswell

Recreation

Fort Caswell (Civil War Fort) and the adjacent batteries (World War I era) are available for our guests to explore. Guests may enjoy them at their own risk during the daylight hours and children must be supervised. Guests can enjoy watching ships entering and leaving the Cape Fear River on this active shipping channel into the ports at Wilmington and Sunny Point military terminal.