Hunting Island State Park

Hunting Island State Park
Hunting Island
Marshes surrounding Hunting Island
Map
TypeState park
LocationBeaufort County, South Carolina, United States
(Lowcountry & Sea Islands)
Nearest cityBeaufort
Coordinates32°21′59″N 80°26′40″W / 32.36639°N 80.44444°W / 32.36639; -80.44444
Area5,000 acres (20.2 km2)
ElevationSea level
Created1935[1]
Etymology"Hunting Islands" map reference (c. 18th century)
Operated bySouth Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Visitors1.2 million
Camp sitesBoth regular and RV campsites[2]
Hiking trails
  • island hike/bike trail (8.0 mi)
  • campground trail (1.0 mi)
  • marsh boardwalk (0.4 mi)
Other informationAdmission fees:
$8.00 for adults
$5.00 for S.C. seniors
$4.00 for children ages 6-15
free for children ages 0-5
Websitesouthcarolinaparks.com/hunting-island

Hunting Island is a 5,000-acre (20 km2) secluded semitropical barrier island located 15 miles (24 km) east of Beaufort, South Carolina, United States in between Harbor Island and Fripp Island. Since 1935, it has been classified as a state park. It is the most-visited state park facility in South Carolina and is a part of the ACE Basin estuarine reserve area. Known for its natural environment, the island remains one of the few remaining undeveloped Sea Islands in the Lowcountry. The park is known for its 19th century lighthouse which bears its name. The park's beach has been featured in several travel publications and was listed in 2013 as a Top 25 beach in the United States by TripAdvisor.[3]

The Hunting Island lighthouse from beach
  1. ^ "Introduction".
  2. ^ "Camping at Hunting Island State Park". January 31, 2013.
  3. ^ "Best Beaches in the United States - Travelers' Choice Awards - Tripadvisor".