Hunting Island
Explore Nature at its Best
Hunting Island, just 10 minutes from Fripp, offers a day of exploring and is one of South Carolina's most popular state parks. With 5 miles of beaches, a salt water lagoon and thousands of acres of marsh and maritime forest, you'll enjoy all that nature has to offer. The island is also home to the only publicly accessible lighthouse in the state. Hunting Island Lighthouse is a must see on your visit, offering beautiful views of the barrier island and surrounding seascape. And don't miss a visit to the Nature Center. You'll find live animals and exhibits as well as special programs throughout the year. Check out Local Fun for more off-island adventures while enjoying your Fripp Island Vacation.
A little yellow cupcake (officially known as a Pine Warbler) peeped at me from a Pine tree last October when we were exploring Hunting Island State Park in South Carolina. Nothing like a little bit of warbler sunshine to break up the winter blues. ☀️😎
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Nothing like sunrise at the beach to get you motivated to take on a Wednesday.
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Quick weekend camping trip to Hunting Island State Park in South Carolina.
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Sand Dollar
My middle really wanted to find something special at the beach. She reached into the sand and pulled out this beauty.
It broke less than a minute later, but we get to remember it.
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Totally worth the drive to get to catch up with this one! It’s always a blast and didn’t disappoint! 🌴❤️☀️
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Space Travel
From Hunting Island State Park in South Carolina. I thought I had totally missed any good light as I got on site way too late. Luckily was able to get a little blue hour color and the clouds really played nice for the 2 minute exposure.
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We went on a camping trip at Hunting Island State Park in SC. Lily was dialed in the WHOLE time!
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Surprised philip_the_woodward for his (early!) birthday with a quick trip to Beaufort SC! We absolutely fell in LOVE with this quaint, charming, historic seaside village. Shout out to our incredible tiny house AirB&B (I want one now,) which looked so much bigger on the inside, and our super cool (no pun intended, it was very cold 🥶) adventure on Hunting & Bone Island/s. Also finding some of the best coffee we`ve ever had at urban.brew.bft and spending a lazy weekday morning on a swing by the marina, overlooking the boats. Definitely a special way to celebrate my sweet man and his (almost) special day. I love you, Philip.
PS we found out that one of the Woodward ancestors established a trading route in Port Royal. How cool is that?!
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winter beach trips with bikes are the best
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Long weekends in a tent scstateparks are the best weekends...
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Hunting Island State Park
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A throwback to 2021 when I visited the serene shores of Hunting Island.
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Photo dump from #HuntingIslandSC #southcarolina
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Morning visit to the lighthouse and tidal marsh boardwalks at Hunting Island State Park in South Carolina — July 2023
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Pattern in the sand on the beach #huntingisland #huntingislandstatepark #huntingislandsc #huntingislandbeach #lovenature #rvliving
Download a trail map for Hunting Island.
NOTICE: As of February 2022, the Hunting Island Lighthouse is closed for repairs. The grounds will remain open but visitors cannot climb to the top.
Climb to the top (167 steps) of Hunting Island Lighthouse for fantastic views of the barrier island and surrounding waters of the Atlantic.
Make your reservation 24 hours in advance by calling 843-838-4868 during office hours - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Mon -Fri, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat - Sun. Reservations may be made the same day at the park, if space is available.
The lighthouse was closed for repairs in May 2003 when cracks were discovered in several of its cast-iron steps. In a renovation that spanned more than 18 months, construction crews not only repaired the cracks, but installed steel braces beneath them for reinforcement. Left unpainted, the silver-gray braces stand out in sharp contrast to the black cast-iron stairs. The contrast helps distinguish between the original structure and modern improvements, which protect the lighthouse’s historic integrity.
The original structure was built in 1859 and rebuilt in 1875 after it was destroyed during the Civil War. A unique feature of the lighthouse is that it was constructed of interchangeable cast-iron sections so it could be dismantled should it ever need to be moved. Severe beach erosion made it necessary to relocate the lighthouse 1.3 miles inland in 1889. (Source: South Carolina State Parks)
Head to the south end of Hunting Island for an amazing visit to Little Hunting Island Boneyard Beach. Decades of wave action and changing shoreline have creating a beautiful display of "driftwood" Live oak trees and palmettos are scattered on the beach; it's an amazing sight!
Access the beach from the Nature Center Scenic Trail, a .7 mile walk through the maritime forest. Be sure and bring your camera!
Explore and learn at the Hunting Island Nature Center. With programs and exhibits available year 'round (varies by season), this is a great way to see animals up close and learn more about the natural habitants found on the island. Call for current programs 843-838-7437.
Hike through Hunting Island and discover the amazing terrain and wildlife found on this beautiful barrier island.
Twelve Easy and Moderate trails offer varying sites and discoveries through the maritime forest, around lagoons and over the salt marsh. Among the island's wildlife, look for alligators and deer as well as owls, hawks, egrets and other wading birds. Don't forget your camera!
Fishing
Enjoy a great day of fishing in Johnson Creek, the lagoon or surf fishing. You will also find great fishing from the newly refurbished pier at the south end of Hunting Island. (Pets are not allowed on the pier.)
Look for redfish, trout and flounder!
Bring your own gear or find bait and fishing equipment at the park store, which is located in the camp ground. This park also participates in the Tackle Loaner Program. Sponsored by the SC Dept. of Natural Resources, rods and reels are available for loan at the Nature Center. Learn more.
A valid SC Saltwater fishing license is required to fish anywhere on the park except at the fishing pier. Hunting Island has purchased a commercial license that covers all pier users.
