HUNTING ISLAND STATE PARK FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How far to Hunting Island from downtown Beaufort? 16 miles

What are the hours the park is open? Open year round. Standard Time: 6:00 AM—6:00 PM. Daylight Savings Time: 6:00 AM—9:00PM.

What is the cost to enter the park? Adults – $4; Senior SC residents 65+ – $2.50; Youth 6-15 years – $1.50; Under 6 – FREE.

What is the discount policy for Senior Citizens, Blind & Disabled citizens?
♦ South Carolina residents who are at least 65 years of age, legally blind or disabled, qualify for certain rate reductions. Proof of age or disability is required.
♦ Qualifying residents receive 35% off admission fees, camping, picnic shelters, and fishing pier admission.
♦ Qualifying residents may purchase a Palmetto Passport for $25.00 (50% off) for admission to all state parks for the period of one year.
♦ There are NO rate reductions for lodging, leased facilities, resale items or equipment rentals.

Does the park have handicap facilities? Yes - campsites, cabin, restrooms, beach access mats & two free loaner beach wheelchairs available (inquire @ park store & lighthouse).

Are pets allowed at the park? Yes, must be on a leash no longer than 6' at all times. Pets are not allowed on fishing pier or in or around lodging facilities.

Lighthouse hours? Daylight Savings Time: 10:00 AM—4:45 PM. Standard Time: 10:00 AM—3:45 PM.

Is there a fee to climb the lighthouse? $2 per person.

Latest time you can climb the lighthouse? Daylight Savings Time: Before 4:45 PM. Standard Time: Before 3:45 PM.

Are there limitations on who can climb? Must be 44" tall.

Nature Center hours? 9:00 AM—5:00 PM Monday thru Saturday - Memorial Day through Labor Day. Off season - Closed SUNDAY & MONDAY.

Hours Fishing Pier is open & is there a usage fee? Open 24 hours - Park Admission fee applies.

Are there hiking & biking trails at the park? Yes, 8.5 miles of trails through a sub tropical maritime forest with a 2.3 mile mountain bike trail.

Are there equestrian trails at the park? No trails, only on the beach from Dec. - Feb. (Load/unload at South beach parking lot only)

How many campground sites? 193 Camping Fees? Up to $25.00 per night

How to reserve a campsite? Call: (866) 345-7275 or use http://southcarolinaparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/Hunting_Island. Reservations requested less than one (1) day in advance of check-in must be made directly (843)838-2011.

Are there rental cabins? Yes – 12 State owned. How to rent a cabin? Call (866)345-7275 or http://southcarolinaparks.reserveamerica.com. Reservations requested LESS THAN three (3) days in advance of check-in must be made directly through the park (843)838-2011.

Are weddings allowed at the park? Yes – Call (843) 838-4868 park office to make arrangements.