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Hunting Island State Park Campground

Hunting Island, SC

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A quick selfie with a park ranger, whose days are spent guiding visitors, monitoring wildlife, and keeping the park running smoothly. 📸 Hunting Island State Park

Hunting Island State Park Campground
• Address: 2555 Sea Island Pkwy, Hunting Island, SC 29920
• State: South Carolina
• Website: southcarolinaparks.com/hunting-island

Overview

Hunting Island State Park Campground sits among maritime forest and sandy shoreline, offering one of the most scenic camping experiences on the South Carolina coast.

Why It’s Worth a Stop

You can camp beneath palmettos, walk straight to the beach, and climb a historic lighthouse all in one day. (*The Hunting Island Lighthouse is currently closed for repairs.  The lighthouse can still be viewed from the grounds, and docents are on hand to interpret and give more information about the lighthouse.)

What to Know Before You Go

• Sites for tents and RVs
• Beachfront and forest sites available
• Mosquito repellent recommended
• Wildlife sightings are common, from shorebirds along the beach to deer in the forest

Fun Fact

Hunting Island’s lighthouse was designed to be taken apart, which made it possible to move the entire structure inland when beach erosion threatened its original site in 1889.