| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34°40′06″N 77°21′35″W / 34.66833°N 77.35972°W |
| Administration | |
U.S. | |
| County | Onslow County, North Carolina |
Brown Island is a barrier island in Onslow County, North Carolina. Is is owned by the United States Department of Defense and ruled by Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Since the 1940s, the USMC has used the island for live-fire training exercises with unexploded ordnance. No unauthorized people are allowed on any part of the island. Boaters traversing the Intracoastal Waterway in close proximity to the island may not stop, tie up or disembark their vessels.
References
- ^ Price, Mark. "Set foot on this uninhabited NC island and you'll be fined $5,000 — if you survive". The News & Observer.
- ^ "BROWNS ISLAND POLICY". Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Retrieved 28 January 2025.