Hunting Island State Park is a state park in Hunting Island, Beaufort County, in South Carolina's Lowcountry. Admission is $8 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15. It is open 6 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.
- Hours6 a.m.–6 p.m.official hours below
- Admission$8 adultsper person
- WhereHunting IslandBeaufort County, Lowcountry
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Hunting Island State Park
Hunting Island near Beaufort is the most visited park in the state system, with five miles of beach, marsh, maritime forest and a saltwater lagoon. Its lighthouse dates from 1875 and was built of cast-iron sections so it could be moved.
Plan It In Three Lines
Getting In
Adults pay $8; 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.
6 a.m.–6 p.m.Bring The Dog?
Pets are not allowed in the cabin or the cabin area, on the pier or inside the lighthouse complex.
Full rules belowMake It A Day
St. Phillips Island State Park is about 9 miles away (straight line).
3 places within 30 miles
Hunting Island State Park Hours
Hours in a day
- ParkEvery day6 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Nature CenterEvery day9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Campground StoreEvery day9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Lighthouse StoreSat–Sun9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Days of the week today is outlined
- Park Hours: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily (extended to 9 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time)
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.
- Park Hours: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily (extended to 9 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time)
- Nature Center Hours:
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily
- Campground Store Hours:
- 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., daily. Lighthouse Store Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sa-Su
- Park office: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. M-F, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sa-Su
Admission And Passes
- Adult$8.00
- SC seniors$5.00
- Child age 6-15$4.00
- 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 $16.00 a visit here. By visit 7 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.
- $8/adult; $5/SC seniors; $4/ child 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: 2555 Sea Island Pkwy Hunting Island, SC 29920
- Phone: 843.838.2011
- Map point: 32.35188,-80.46341, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/hunting-island
Dogs And Strollers
- Pets are not allowed in the cabin or the cabin area, on the pier or inside the lighthouse complex.
- Dogs are not permitted on the tip of North Beach past the posted markers to protect critical shorebird habitat.
- Pets are allowed in most other 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 Hunting Island State Park
- 1St. Phillips Island State ParkState Parkabout 9 mi
- 2Reconstruction Era National Historical ParkNational Historical Parkabout 13 mi
- 3Edisto Beach State ParkState Parkabout 14 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 Hunting Island State Park
- Oct 30Motorcars and Music charity concert with Taylor Hicks (Hilton Head Concours weekend)Hilton Head Island · about 20 mi
- Oct 31 – Nov 1Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance and Motoring FestivalHilton Head Island · about 20 mi
- Nov 1Hilton Head Half & Quarter Marathon & 5KHilton Head Island · about 20 mi
- Nov 6–7Hilton Head Oyster Festival (Fri all-you-can-eat night and Sat festival)Hilton Head Island · about 20 mi
- Nov 74th Annual Holiday Market on Paris AvenuePort Royal · about 14 mi
- Nov 7Rotary Club of the Lowcountry Oyster RoastPort Royal · about 14 mi
17 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 Hunting Island State Park?
Admission is $8 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15.
Are dogs allowed at Hunting Island State Park?
Pets are not allowed in the cabin or the cabin area, on the pier or inside the lighthouse complex.
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 Hunting Island State Park?
Park Hours: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily (extended to 9 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time); Nature Center Hours:.
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
- Hunting Island State Park 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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