Colleton State Park is a state park in Walterboro, Colleton County, in South Carolina's Lowcountry. Admission is free. It is open 9 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.
- Hours9 a.m.–6 p.m.official hours below
- AdmissionFree entry
- WhereWalterboroColleton County, Lowcountry
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Colleton State Park
Colleton State Park sits on the Edisto River near I-95 and serves as headquarters for the Edisto River Canoe and Kayak Trail. The blackwater river trail runs from here downstream to Givhans Ferry State Park.
Plan It In Three Lines
Getting In
Free to enter.
9 a.m.–6 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
Givhans Ferry State Park is about 14 miles away (straight line).
3 places within 30 miles
Colleton State Park Hours
Hours in a day
- ParkEvery day9 a.m.–6 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. – 6 p.m., daily
- Park office: 11 a.m. – noon, daily
Admission And Passes
- Free admission
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: 147 Wayside Ln Walterboro, SC 29488
- Phone: 843.538.8206
- Map point: 33.06268,-80.61644, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/colleton
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. Pets are not allowed in or around lodging facilities.
Not confirmed: stroller rules. The official page we read does not mention strollers; boardwalks and paved paths may suit them, but call ahead.
Near Colleton State Park
- 1Givhans Ferry State ParkState Parkabout 14 mi
- 2Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic SiteState Historic Siteabout 23 mi
- 3Colonial Dorchester State Historic SiteState Historic Siteabout 27 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 Colleton State Park
- Nov 1Scooby Doo Day / Family Sunday (SC Stingrays vs. Savannah)North Charleston · about 33 mi
- Nov 7Sweet Tea Half Marathon, 10K and 5K (12th annual)Summerville · about 26 mi
- Nov 14South Carolina State football vs. North Carolina Central (Military, First Responder and ROTC Appreciation Day)Orangeburg · about 33 mi
- Nov 15Summerville Italian FeastSummerville · about 26 mi
- Nov 17–22The Bodyguard (touring Broadway musical)North Charleston · about 33 mi
- Nov 20–22Charleston Holiday Market (Gilmore Shows)North Charleston · about 33 mi
27 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 Colleton State Park?
Admission is free.
Are dogs allowed at Colleton State Park?
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. Pets are not allowed in or around lodging facilities.
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 Colleton State Park?
9 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily.
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
- Colleton 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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