Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site is a state historic site in Charleston, Charleston County, in South Carolina's Lowcountry. Admission is $12 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15. Visitor Center/Gift Shop hours 9 a.m.–4 p.m. daily. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.
- Hours9 a.m.–4 p.m.official hours below
- Admission$12 adultsper person
- WhereCharlestonCharleston County, Lowcountry
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
Charles Towne Landing marks the spot on the Ashley River where English settlers landed in 1670 and founded the colony that became South Carolina. Visitors can board the Adventure, a replica 17th-century sailing ship, walk the history trail and see otters, bears and bison in the Animal Forest.
Plan It In Three Lines
Getting In
Adults pay $12; SC seniors and children 6 to 15 pay less, and children 5 and under are free. The $99 All Park Passport covers your whole vehicle for a year.
9 a.m.–4 p.m.Bring The Dog?
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.
Full rules belowMake It A Day
May Forest State Park is about 6 miles away (straight line).
6 places within 30 miles
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site Hours
Hours in a day
- Visitor Center/Gift ShopEvery day9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Animal ForestEvery day10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- AdventureEvery day10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Park GroundsEvery day9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- Visitor Center/Gift Shop: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- Animal Forest: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- Adventure: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., daily. Closed on Tuesdays and Christmas Day.
- The Adventure will be away from the park for annual maintenance from January 1 through April 1 each year.
- Park Grounds: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., daily.
- Park office: 9 a.m. -4 p.m., daily
Admission And Passes
- Adult$12.00
- S.C. Senior$7.50
- Youth age 6-15$7.00
- Children 5 and youngerFree
As listed on the official page, read October 25, 2026. SC senior rates need proof of age and residency.
Two adults, visit by visit, against the $99 All Park Passport
Two adults pay $24.00 a visit here. By visit 5 the day fees pass the $99 passport, which covers everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle at every state park for a year. Bars show the running total of day fees.
- $12/adult; $7.50/S.C. Senior; $7/youth age 6-15; Free for children 5 and younger.
Passes: the All Park Passport is $99 and gives unlimited entry to every South Carolina state park for everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle for one year; a seven-day passport is $65 (sold at the parks, not online). Half-price passports exist for SC seniors 65 and older and some other residents. Source: southcarolinaparks.com Park Passports, read October 25, 2026. Compare every park on our State Parks Passport page.
Directions And Contact
- Address: 1500 Old Towne Rd Charleston, SC 29407
- Phone: 843.852.4200
- Map point: 32.80722,-79.98452, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/charles-towne-landing
Dogs And Strollers
- Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Pets and service animals are not permitted in the Animal Forest. Please clean up after your pet and dispose of waste properly.
Not confirmed: stroller rules. The official page we read does not mention strollers; boardwalks and paved paths may suit them, but call ahead.
Near Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
- 1May Forest State ParkState Parkabout 6 mi
- 2Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical ParkNational Historical Parkabout 7 mi
- 3Charles Pinckney National Historic SiteNational Historic Siteabout 10 mi
- 4Colonial Dorchester State Historic SiteState Historic Siteabout 15 mi
- 5Givhans Ferry State ParkState Parkabout 28 mi
- 6Edisto Beach State ParkState Parkabout 28 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Coming Up Near Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
- Through Nov 21Charleston Farmers Market (Marion Square, Saturdays)On nowCharleston · about 2 mi
- Oct 30Halloween Night Climb (Palmetto Peaks Climbing, James Island County Park)Charleston · about 2 mi
- Oct 30McClellanville Fall FestivalMcClellanville · about 36 mi
- Oct 31Charleston Southern football vs. Western Illinois (Homecoming)Charleston · about 2 mi
- Nov 1Scooby Doo Day / Family Sunday (SC Stingrays vs. Savannah)North Charleston · about 9 mi
- Nov 7Airing of the Quilts at MagnoliaCharleston · about 2 mi
62 more on the full events calendar.
Events within 40 miles, measured in a straight line to the centre of the event's town. Dates come from our checked events list; confirm with the organizer.
FAQ
How much does it cost to visit Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site?
Admission is $12 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15.
Are dogs allowed at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site?
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Pets and service animals are not permitted in the Animal Forest. Please clean up after your pet and dispose of waste properly.
Does the All Park Passport cover this park?
Yes. The $99 All Park Passport gives a year of unlimited entry to every South Carolina state park for everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle, per southcarolinaparks.com.
What are the hours at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site?
Visitor Center/Gift Shop: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. Closed Christmas Day.; Animal Forest: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. Closed Christmas Day..
What We Could Not Verify
- Holiday and storm closures change at short notice; check the official page the day you go.
- Stroller rules are not stated on the official page.
Sources
- Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site official page (read 2026-10-25)
- South Carolina State Parks: Park Passports (read 2026-10-25)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 25, 2026 by the It’s South Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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