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Myrtle Beach State Park

Myrtle Beach State Park is a state park in Myrtle Beach, Horry County, in South Carolina's Grand Strand. Admission is $8 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15. Pier Store hours 6:30 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.

  • Hours6:30 a.m.–5 p.m.official hours below
  • Admission$8 adultsper person
  • WhereMyrtle BeachHorry County, Grand Strand
  • DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below

About Myrtle Beach State Park

Myrtle Beach State Park keeps a stretch of oceanfront maritime forest green in the middle of the Grand Strand. It has a fishing pier, a nature trail, a nature center and one of the area's most popular campgrounds.

Plan It in Three Lines

  1. 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.

    6:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

  2. Bring The Dog?

    Pets are not allowed in any cabin or the cabin areas.

    Full rules below

  3. Make It a Day

    Huntington Beach State Park is about 12 miles away (straight line).

    2 places within 30 miles

Myrtle Beach State Park Hours

Hours at a Glance

Hours in a day

  • Pier StoreEvery day6:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Nature CenterTue–Sun11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Days of the week today is outlined

MonTueWedThuFriSatSunPier StoreopenopenopenopenopenopenopenNature Centerclosedopenopenopenopenopenopen
  • Park Hours: Daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m., March-Nov.
  • Daily 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Dec.-Feb.
  • Ranger Station Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dec. – Feb. 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., March – Nov.
  • Reservation Center Hours: 9 a.m- 5 p.m., M-Fr. Reservation Number: 866-345-7275, option 1.

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: Daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m., March-Nov.; Daily 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Dec.-Feb.
  • Ranger Station Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dec. – Feb. 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., March – Nov.
  • Pier Store Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily. Pier Store Number: 843-238-5326
  • Reservation Center Hours: 9 a.m- 5 p.m., M-Fr. Reservation Number: 866-345-7275, option 1.
  • Nature Center Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Tues-Sun.
  • Nature Center Phone Number: 843-238-0874
  • Park office: Park office is open daily 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Park Office Number: 843-238-5325

Admission and Passes

Admission, Side by Side
  • Adults$8.00
  • SC seniors (age 65 & older)$5.00
  • Child age 6-15$4.00

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

$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 adults; $5/SC seniors (age 65 & older); $4/ child age 6-15; Free for children 5 and younger.
  • Additional charges apply for pier fishing, overnight camping and certain park programs. Please visit the corresponding pages on this website for specifics.

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

Dogs and Strollers

  • Pets are not allowed in any cabin or the cabin areas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas year round, provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Pets are not allowed on the beaches from 10am until 5pm (7 days a week) May 1 through Labor Day. This is a county ordinance that is effective on all public beaches in Horry County.
  • Bikes are also not allowed on the beach during the same time periods as pets.

Not confirmed: stroller rules. The official page we read does not mention strollers; boardwalks and paved paths may suit them, but call ahead.

Near Myrtle Beach State Park

Around Myrtle Beach State Park within 30 miles
10 mi20 mi30 miNSEW12
  1. 1Huntington Beach State ParkState Parkabout 12 mi
  2. 2Ramsey Grove State ParkState Parkabout 24 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.

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FAQ

How much does it cost to visit Myrtle Beach State Park?

Admission is $8 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15.

Are dogs allowed at Myrtle Beach State Park?

Pets are not allowed in any cabin or the cabin areas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas year round, provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Pets are not allowed on the beaches from 10am until 5pm (7 days a week) May 1 through Labor Day. This is a county ordinance that is effective on all public beaches in Horry County.

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 Myrtle Beach State Park?

Park Hours: Daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m., March-Nov.; Daily 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Dec.-Feb.; Ranger Station Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dec. – Feb. 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., March – Nov..

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

  1. Myrtle Beach State Park official page (read 2026-10-25)
  2. South Carolina State Parks: Park Passports (Read 2026-10-25)
  3. 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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