Huntington Beach State Park is a South Carolina state parks option if you are looking for campsite reservations for a SC trip!  Nature lovers will enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and bird watching, families will love the activities available but there is something for everyone in Pawleys Island, SC. A sweeping Grand Strand beach, pristine and wide open, stands as one of the most recognizable South Carolina landmarks.

Revel in sea-breeze camping, the finest surf fishing South Carolina has to offer and some of the top bird-watching on the East Coast. But that is not all Huntington Beach State Park has to offer.  There are also South Carolina landmarks such as Atalaya, the picturesque, Moorish-style winter home of Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington, philanthropist and sculptor, respectively, who left the park and adjacent Brookgreen Gardens as their legacy which is right down the road!

Huntington Beach State Park South Carolina Campground

Huntington State Park boasts 2500 acres located in Murrells Inlet for you to enjoy and relax. With 3 miles of pristine beach for swimming, running, fishing or just relaxing there is something for everyone to do at Huntington State Park for everyone.   It is a perfect day trip for visitors and locals for the abundance of activities and beautiful scenery or a great campground option for those who want to explore and stay right on the state park property.

Huntington Beach State Park is a dog friendly park year-round so bring your furry children with you when you visit!

Activities To Do at  Huntington State Park Campground in SC

• HUNTINGTON BEACH STATE PARK NATURE CENTER

  The Nature Center at Huntington Beach State Park is filled with exhibits displaying the bird and marine life of the area.  One of the most popular exhibits in the touch tank with local species of marine life. There is a birding exhibit and an alligator exhibit along with many aquariums. The Nature Center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily.

• FISHING

   Surf fishing and fishing from the jetty are popular pastimes for guests. A valid S.C. fishing license is required.

• BOATING

   To access the inlet, a boat ramp is located one mile from the park entrance at Oyster Landing.

• SWIMMING

   Swimming is allowed in the Atlantic Ocean at your own risk. We do not have lifeguards.

• BIRD WATCHING

   The park is known as one of the best places for birding sites in the Southeast. A wide variety of birds can be seen at various locations throughout the park, year round. 300+species of birds have been spotted within the park

• GEOCATCHING

  Geocaching is permitted. Several geocaches are located on the park. For more information visit the official geocaching website.

• BIKING

• HIKING TRAILS

   The two-mile Sandpiper Pond Trail is ideal for hiking.

• INTERPRETIVE TRAILS

   The 1/4-mile Kerrigan Trail and numerous boardwalks extend out into the saltmarsh and freshwater lagoon for exceptional wildlife viewing.

Wildlife in Pawleys Island: 

Nature lovers also will enjoy the park’s wide variety of programming, including the chance to see loggerhead turtles and other endangered plant and animal species up close. The park’s freshwater lake is a sure-fire place to see alligators and sometimes even a mink or two.

3 picnic shelters are available for group gatherings while visiting Huntington State Park in SC too!  Pack a lunch and relax before adventuring around the state park more!

Cost of Visiting Huntington State Park in Pawleys Island, SC

$8/adult; $5/ S.C. Senior; $4/youth age 6-15; Free for children 5 and younger for day visits to Huntington State Park in Pawleys Island, SC. 

Cost for Campground Rentals

Each site, excluding the designated tent sites, has full hook-ups for water and electrical hookups and is convenient to hot showers and restrooms. Some sites have sewer hookups. All sites have complimentary wi-fi access. Several sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, others up to 30 feet. 

Camping Reservations: To make a camping reservation or view current rates, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK or visit our reservations page by clicking on Make a Reservation at the top of this page. Rates vary by season and demand. Rates are subject to change. There are 66 sites with full hookup for electricity water and sewer.   There are 107 sites with electricity and water. 

RV Camping cost varies depending on which site and dates you choose but you can stay for 2 nights for 170-225 dollars on average at a RV full hookups spot.  
While tent campers may use the sites with water and electricity, the park also offers a designated walk-in tent site area which includes tent pads and central water. There are 6 rustic tent sites include tent pads.   The cost for a tent pad is 70-100 dollars for two nights.  The prices will depend on whether you are planning a visit during the week or the weekend and which month you are visiting.

Weekend trips, these reservations for less than 1 day in advance have to be made directly through the park.  Discounted rates may be available for seasons of lower demand and this is a great way to visit Pawleys Island, SC on a budget!

Wireless Internet Access: Complimentary free wi-fi is provided for guests. EV charging stations are available for cars.

Address of Huntington State Park: 16148 Ocean Highway Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

While Huntington State Park is not technically in Pawleys Island, its minutes from the causeway and island and a great destination to be close to Hammock Shops, dining, and other adventures while staying at the campground! Staying on the nearby Pawleys Island, is what I most look forward to each year for a destress week!  

This is located 45 minutes from Myrtle Beach and a short drive from other small South Carolina towns with plenty of delicious seafood and miles of gorgeous beaches and tons of charm.   Pawleys Island, South Carolina is one of my favorite vacation spots on the East Coast to relax and unwind with the most breathtaking views and sunsets. Pawleys Island is the perfect spot for a weekend getaway, a week-long trip to unwind, or a day trip if you are within driving distance.  Pawleys Island South Carolina is a great place to visit to soak in the slow pace of the Southern United States. If you are looking for a South Carolina campground this is the destination for you!

Pawleys Island is a local favorite and destination for visitors from all over, but the consensus is that you will fall in love with the small towns, slow vibes no matter what time of year you visit. Driving into Pawleys Island and crossing the causeway, I can feel the stress melting from my shoulders.