Hampton Plantation State Historic Site is a state historic site in McClellanville, Charleston County, in South Carolina's Lowcountry. Admission is free. It is open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.
- Hours9 a.m.–5 p.m.official hours below
- AdmissionFree entry
- WhereMcClellanvilleCharleston County, Lowcountry
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Hampton Plantation State Historic Site
Hampton Plantation preserves the last remnants of a colonial-era rice plantation in the Santee Delta and interprets slavery and rice growing there through the Civil War, and the lives of the freed people who stayed. The mansion can be seen on guided tours only.
Plan It In Three Lines
Getting In
Free to enter.
9 a.m.–5 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
Ramsey Grove State Park is about 21 miles away (straight line).
1 places within 30 miles
Hampton Plantation State Historic Site Hours
Hours in a day
- ParkEvery day9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Mansion Hours: Guided tours only, Fri. – Tue. noon and 2 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.
- 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., daily
- Mansion Hours: Guided tours only, Fri. – Tue. noon and 2 p.m.
- Park office: 11 a.m. to noon, daily
Admission And Passes
- Grounds are free.
- House admission: $10/adult; $6/S.C. Senior; $5/youth age 6-15; Free for children 5 & 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: 1950 Rutledge Rd McClellanville, SC 29458
- Phone: 843.546.9361
- Map point: 33.19945,-79.43850, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/hampton
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. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.
Not confirmed: stroller rules. The official page we read does not mention strollers; boardwalks and paved paths may suit them, but call ahead.
Near Hampton Plantation State Historic Site
- 1Ramsey Grove State ParkState Parkabout 21 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 Hampton Plantation State Historic Site
- Oct 30McClellanville Fall FestivalMcClellanville · about 8 mi
- Nov 3 – Dec 15Surfside Beach Farmers MarketSurfside Beach · about 39 mi
- Nov 7Murrells Inlet Oyster Roast (22nd annual)Murrells Inlet · about 33 mi
- Nov 7Shake Your Trail Feathers (trail run and walk)Mount Pleasant · about 37 mi
- Nov 11Veterans Day Service in Surfside BeachSurfside Beach · about 39 mi
- Nov 11Veterans Day aboard the USS YorktownMount Pleasant · about 37 mi
15 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 Hampton Plantation State Historic Site?
Admission is free.
Are dogs allowed at Hampton Plantation 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. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.
Does the All Park Passport cover this park?
Day admission here is free, so you do not need a passport for entry; it still covers the parks that charge.
What are the hours at Hampton Plantation State Historic Site?
9 a.m.- 5 p.m., daily; Mansion Hours: Guided tours only, Fri. – Tue. noon and 2 p.m..
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
- Hampton Plantation 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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