Hunting Island State Park Campground

St Helena Island, South Carolina

About

Hunting Island State Park is South Carolina's most popular state park, attracting over a million visitors annually. Located on the coast, the park features five miles of pristine beaches, thousands of acres of marsh and maritime forest, a saltwater lagoon, and ocean inlet. The park is home to the historic Hunting Island Lighthouse, originally built in 1859 and rebuilt in 1875 after Civil War destruction. The lighthouse was uniquely constructed of interchangeable cast-iron sections and was relocated 1.3 miles inland in 1889 due to beach erosion. The park offers a Nature Center with wildlife and educational displays, a fishing pier, and abundant opportunities to observe land and marine wildlife in a natural coastal setting.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• Tent Sites
• Cabins

Local Attractions

• Hunting Island Lighthouse
• Hunting Island fishing pier
• Nature Center
• St. Phillips Island
• South Carolina beaches