A wild, maritime-forest barrier island near Beaufort with a historic lighthouse and driftwood-strewn sand — a state park that charges per person and closes the gate when it hits capacity.
Hunting Island, South Carolina · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026
Hunting Island State Park is a paid or ticketed hidden gem in Hunting Island, South Carolina. On-site you'll find restrooms, showers, wheelchair accessible.
State-park entry fee; gate closes at capacity. BeachMap shows Hunting Island State Park's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
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