All-Terrain and Beach Wheelchairs in South Carolina Parks

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13 places in South Carolina where you can borrow an all-terrain or beach wheelchair, or use an accessible trail or boardwalk, with how to reserve and what it costs, from the park's or town's own page. Of these, 7 are free.

Places13on this page
Regions3Midlands, Lowcountry, Grand Strand
Free7as the operator states
CheckedOct 262026

The Short Answer

Hunting Island State Park lends a battery-powered track chair at no extra charge (park admission still applies); call at least 48 hours ahead. source
Huntington Beach State Park lends manual beach wheelchairs free at the gift shop and a Waymaker track chair from April to November 15, reserved on Waymaker's website. source
Hilton Head Island's free beach wheelchairs are reserved online with a $25 refundable credit card deposit, up to 2 days within 7 days. source
Isle of Palms city beach wheelchairs are free, first-come first-served, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., from 30 J.C. Long Boulevard. source

Every Place on Our List

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Name	Where	What	When	Cost	Good to know	Source
Congaree National Park wheelchair loan and Boardwalk	Hopkins Midlands	Standard wheelchairs loaned free from the Harry Hampton Visitor Center; the 2.6-mile Boardwalk has a flat, accessible surface.	Not listed	Free	Access: First come, first served during standard operating hours; call ahead to ask about availability. Accessible restrooms including a 24-hour family restroom; one accessible campsite (Longleaf Site 1).	source
City of Folly Beach beach wheelchairs	Folly Beach Lowcountry	The city's Public Safety department (106 W Cooper) handles free beach wheelchair rental year-round.	Not listed	Free	Access: ADA-compliant beach accesses listed by the city include West End County Park (1103 W Ashley), 9th West (901 W Ashley), 3rd West (301 W Ashley), 110 West ramp, the Charleston County Pier ramp (101 E Arctic), a wheelchair mat at 110 East, and 1563 East (The Washout) with ADA parking, restrooms and changing stations.	source
Edisto Beach State Park ADA trails	Edisto Island Lowcountry	Park lists over 4 miles of ADA accessible trails through maritime forest to the Environmental Learning Center.	Not listed	Not listed	Access: Beach Access 3 open to foot traffic only; ADA golf cart access temporarily unavailable because of beach erosion (advisory, 2026-10-26).	source
Folly Beach County Park beach wheelchairs and off-road chair	Folly Beach Lowcountry	Standard beach wheelchairs for check-out at the park office, and an off-road wheelchair from Waymaker Offroad Wheelchairs for reservation.	Off-road chair reservations offered during the late spring and summer peak season (per county page).	Standard chairs free to borrow; no fee listed for the off-road chair; park admission not included with the reservation.	Access: Standard chairs first-come, first-served at the park office. Book the off-road chair on the Waymaker website and bring the confirmation email to the park office. Accessible route to the natural sand beach; accessible ramp to the park office at Dunes House.	source
Hilton Head Island beach wheelchairs	Hilton Head Island Lowcountry	Free Town program with chairs at Coligny (3), Driessen (2), Fish Haul (2), Folly Field (2) and Islanders (3) beach parks.	Not listed	Free	Access: Reserve online through the Town; you receive a code to unlock and relock the chair. Chairs 'can only be reserved for 2 days within a period of 7 days.' All Town public beach parks and accesses have beach matting to the hard sand at the high tide line.	source
Hunting Island State Park track chair	Hunting Island Lowcountry	Battery-powered Action Trackchair AXIS donated by Ford's Bronco Wild Fund for trails and beaches; covers uneven and sandy terrain for up to seven miles.	Not listed	'There is no additional charge to use the track chair, but a Park Passport or park admission is required' ($8 adult; $5 SC seniors; $4 child 6-15; free 5 and younger).	Access: Call the park to reserve at least 48 hours in advance. Photo ID and acknowledgment of operating instructions required for every user.	source
Isle of Palms County Park beach wheelchairs and Waymaker off-road chair	Isle of Palms Lowcountry	Charleston County Park provides standard beach wheelchairs free, first-come first-served; an off-road wheelchair is available by reservation through Waymaker Offroad Wheelchairs, a Hartsville, SC nonprofit.	Not listed	Standard chairs free; reservations do not include park admission.	Access: Tell the gatekeeper you have a reservation confirmation; beach parking may reach capacity on peak weekends and holidays. Park phone 843-762-9957.	source
Isle of Palms city beach wheelchairs	Isle of Palms Lowcountry	City of Isle of Palms offers daily use of beach wheelchairs at no charge from the Public Safety Building, 30 J.C. Long Boulevard.	8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; must be returned by 8:00 p.m. the same day.	No charge; $3,000 replacement cost charged to the card on file if not returned.	Access: First-come, first-serve; no reservations. Fill out the Beach Wheelchair Rental Form in person on the second floor (Police Department side); staff copy driver's license and credit card. Pickup at the Fire Department Apparatus Bay; no pickup or delivery.	source
Kiawah Island Beachwalker Park beach wheelchairs	Kiawah Island Lowcountry	Explore Charleston says a limited number of beach/water wheelchairs are available free at Beachwalker Park, where the entry ramp and boardwalk are wheelchair accessible.	Not listed	Free	Access: First-come, first-served; advance reservations not accepted (CVB page).	source
Seabrook Island beach wheelchairs	Seabrook Island Lowcountry	Beach wheelchairs free of charge at the Rolling Dune Road access.	Not listed	Free	Access: First-come, first-served; two handicap-accessible beach access points (Rolling Dune Road and the northernmost access off Seabrook Island Road) (CVB page).	source
Sullivan's Island beach wheelchair	Sullivan's Island Lowcountry	The Town offers beach wheelchairs with an advance reservation.	Not listed	Not listed	Access: Fill out the Beach Wheelchair Application and return it to Town Hall. Handicap-accessible paths at Station 18, 21 and 26 (CVB page).	source
Huntington Beach State Park beach wheelchairs	Murrells Inlet Grand Strand	Manual beach wheelchairs for free check-out at the gift shop.	Not listed	Free	Access: 'Only a few available'; first come, first served; driver's license or state ID required; return to the gift shop before closing. Beach Access #4 (near Shelter 1) and #8 (north) have concrete paths and roll-out mats to the dune line.	source
Huntington Beach State Park track chair (Waymaker)	Murrells Inlet Grand Strand	Waymaker track chair on loan for free check-out.	'April to November 15, each year.'	Free	Access: Reserve on the Waymaker website (watch the video, accept chair rules); show the confirmation email and ID at the gift shop; due back by gift shop closing; battery life approximately four hours.	source

Hours, dates and prices are copied from each operator’s own page on the date shown; check before you go.

Discounts and Passes

The federal Access Pass is free and lifetime for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a permanent disability, and covers entrance at more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. source
SC State Parks: South Carolina residents who are 65+, legally blind or disabled qualify for reduced rates on admission, Palmetto Passport and camping; proof required. Campsites designated for disabled persons are available at all state park family campgrounds. source

FAQ

Can I borrow a beach wheelchair in South Carolina for free?

Yes at several places: Huntington Beach State Park, Isle of Palms (city and county park), Folly Beach (county park and city, card deposit), Hilton Head Island (with a $25 refundable deposit), Kiawah Beachwalker Park and Seabrook Island. source

Does reserving an off-road wheelchair get me into the Charleston County beach park?

No. Charleston County Parks says park admission is not included with your reservation, and Isle of Palms notes beach parking may fill on peak weekends. source

Is the Congaree boardwalk wheelchair accessible?

The NPS says the 2.6-mile boardwalk's flat surface is accessible, and standard wheelchairs can be borrowed free at the visitor center. source

What We Could Not Confirm

Not confirmed: we looked for these on official pages and did not find them. Check with the town or operator before you rely on them.

Myrtle Beach (city): no current city page found. News unofficial summary (May 2026) said the city was moving toward a free app-unlocked beach wheelchair program at three accesses; not confirmed on cityofmyrtlebeach.com.
Myrtle Beach State Park and Hunting Island beach wheelchairs (other than the track chair): park access-guide pages did not load for us; not confirmed.
Kiawah, Seabrook and Sullivan's Island facts come from Explore Charleston (official CVB), not the town pages.
Waymaker Offroad Wheelchairs' own site was not read; reservation steps come from the park pages.
Other SC State Parks with track chairs or beach chairs: no statewide list found.

Sources

Read on October 26, 2026. How we check: editorial standards; spot a mistake? Tell us.

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