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Hunting Island State Park

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

About Hunting Island State Park

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.

Parking at Hunting Island State Park

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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Conditions & tides

Hunting Island State Park is a quieter, out-of-the-way spot, so it's worth checking conditions before you make the trip. Tap Hunting Island State Park on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.

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Hunting Island State Park: FAQ

Is there parking at Hunting Island State Park?
State-park entry fee; gate closes at capacity. BeachMap shows Hunting Island State Park's real-time parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Is Hunting Island State Park free?
No — Hunting Island State Park is ticketed or paid (State-park entry fee; gate closes at capacity).
What's at Hunting Island State Park?
Hunting Island State Park has restrooms, showers, wheelchair accessible.

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