University of North Carolina Wilmington (Capeside High School) is a school in Wilmington, North Carolina, and a filming location for Dawson's Creek (1998).
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Dawson's Creek (tv, 1998) — as Campus grounds doubled as the exterior of Capeside High School
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15529, SRC-15530
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15529 — https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/dawsons-creek-locations-tour/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15530 — https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a34955090/is-capeside-dawsons-creek-real/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Dawson's Creek filmed?
University of North Carolina Wilmington (Capeside High School), in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a real-world filming location used for Dawson's Creek.
Where is University of North Carolina Wilmington (Capeside High School) located?
University of North Carolina Wilmington (Capeside High School) is located in Wilmington, North Carolina.