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 14, 2026
State-park entry fee; gate closes at capacity. Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows Hunting Island State Park's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick a beach that still has space before you drive over.
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