Green Swamp Byway
Travel through southeastern North Carolina's landscape of pine woods, wetlands and open country.
Coast, North Carolina
Travel through southeastern North Carolina's landscape of pine woods, wetlands and open country. The Green Swamp region offers a different kind of coastal scenery from the beach roads.
Before you go: Wetland preserves have separate access rules. Confirm trail and parking availability before leaving the highway.
Route map and visitor information: https://nsbfoundation.com/sb/green-swamp-byway/
Current North Carolina road conditions: https://www.drivenc.gov/
Fall color planning: https://www.visitnc.com/fall-colors
Choose an open section using the linked route information. Allow extra time for stops and follow posted signs. On a motorcycle, watch for gravel and wet leaves and use designated pullouts.
Route information reviewed September 10, 2026. Conditions and attraction hours can change.
Coast, North Carolina
Travel through southeastern North Carolina's landscape of pine woods, wetlands and open country. The Green Swamp region offers a different kind of coastal scenery from the beach roads.
Before you go: Wetland preserves have separate access rules. Confirm trail and parking availability before leaving the highway.
Route map and visitor information: https://nsbfoundation.com/sb/green-swamp-byway/
Current North Carolina road conditions: https://www.drivenc.gov/
Fall color planning: https://www.visitnc.com/fall-colors
Choose an open section using the linked route information. Allow extra time for stops and follow posted signs. On a motorcycle, watch for gravel and wet leaves and use designated pullouts.
Route information reviewed September 10, 2026. Conditions and attraction hours can change.