Pine Island State Park is a state park in Columbia, Lexington County, in South Carolina's Midlands. Admission is $6 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15. It is open 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Thu–Sun. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.
- Hours9 a.m.–6 p.m. (Thu–Sun)official hours below
- Admission$6 adultsper person
- WhereColumbiaLexington County, Midlands
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Pine Island State Park
Pine Island is one of the newest state parks in South Carolina, 27 acres on Lake Murray near Columbia with about 4,046 feet of shoreline. Picnic shelters and wildlife watching, including bald eagles and great blue herons, are the park's suggestions for a first visit.
Plan It In Three Lines
Getting In
Adults pay $6; 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.–6 p.m. (Thu–Sun)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
Dreher Island State Park is about 9 miles away (straight line).
2 places within 30 miles
Pine Island State Park Hours
Hours in a day
- ParkThu–Sun9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Days of the week today is outlined
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.
- Open from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
- Park office: 11 a.m. – noon & 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission And Passes
- Adults$6.00
- SC Seniors (age 65 & older)$3.75
- Children age 6-15$3.50
- Ages 5 & under areFree
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 $12.00 a visit here. By visit 9 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.
- $6 adults; $3.75 SC Seniors (age 65 & older); $3.50 children age 6-15; ages 5 & under are free
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: 150 Pine Island Rd Columbia, SC 29212
- Phone: 803.935.7700
- Map point: 34.06808,-81.25581, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/pine-island
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 Pine Island State Park
- 1Dreher Island State ParkState Parkabout 9 mi
- 2Sesquicentennial State ParkState Parkabout 20 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 Pine Island State Park
- Through May 31EdVenture Children's Museum (Columbia)On nowColumbia · about 20 mi
- Through Oct 30Boo at the Zoo (Riverbanks Zoo & Garden)On nowColumbia · about 20 mi
- Nov 1 – Mar 7South Carolina State Museum First SundayColumbia · about 20 mi
- Nov 2David SedarisColumbia · about 20 mi
- Nov 3Gamecocks men's basketball vs. Stetson (home opener)Columbia · about 20 mi
- Nov 6American Patriot Coffee Holiday MarketCamden · about 39 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 Pine Island State Park?
Admission is $6 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15.
Are dogs allowed at Pine Island 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.
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 Pine Island State Park?
Open from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday..
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
- Pine 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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