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.
Took the kiddos out to their fave place #huntingislandstatepark they now offer guided horse rides which was cool to see but Maggie did not approve 🤣 she’s also become very protective of lobo out in public …love this journey for her lol I told Tia gigi that we need to get some hoops for Maggie so people know she means business 🤷🏻♀️ #corgi #corgisofinstagram #corgicommunity #corgilife #corgnation
Spent some time getting to know the Hilton Head Island Beaches and Hunting Island State Park in South Carolina. Nice beaches, enjoyed walking up and down them.
Spent a very short amount of time at Magnolia Plantation and Garden. Enjoyed these rather green swamps pictured.
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A Sanderling prepares to snack on one of hundreds of dead jellyfish on the beach at Hunting Island Beach State Park near Beaufort, SC.
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On my easel today - daily practice painting-resting- 18x12 Pastel Premier Buff Watercolor underpainting- soft pastels - Russ Point Landing …#coastalartist #huntingislandstatepark #softpastels#pasteljournalmagazine #fineartconnoisseurmagazine #pleinairmag #aapl_nyc #pastelartists #southcarolinaartist #marshes#skies#arte#lesamisdesartistes #visualart
Palm Trees and 90 degrees 🌴
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It’s an FFO!
Heart in Hand Seaside Tiny Town using called for DMC thread on 14 count DMC Carolina Linen.
Recharted a handful of things: lighthouse to be Hunting Island South Carolina, changed the fish sign to a red drum fish, changed one crab to be a blue crab and another to be a fiddler crab! Changed the small sign to say Beaufort and added some Kreinik thread, beads, and buttons to bling it up.
Nautical project portfolio also made by me :) #crossstitchaddict #crossstitchersofinstagram #beaufortsc
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Hunting Island Lighthouse
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Jasper’s very first time on a beach! He ran toward the water but as soon as he realized he couldn’t drink it he turned away and just enjoyed exploring the sand.
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Cocktails at 11am? Yes. 😀 A glorious day on the Beaufort waterfront, a visit to #huntingislandstatepark where the boys climbed the #lighthouse, a jaunt across a nature trail and boardwalk, and the spectacular view from our future home island. ❤️ #lowcountry
Vacation at home...
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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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💦💦🐈 I think I’ll go for a swim ... 🏊♂️💦 ... uhh, maybe not ... I changed my mind. 😹
(Hey furriends, swipe ⬅️ to find out my location!)
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Rebuilt in 1875, the Hunting Island State Park lighthouse is the only lighthouse in South Carolina that is open to the public! Can anyone guess how tall the lighthouse is?
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The vigil hosted by Hunting Island’s ghost trees is happily magical in the morning hours of a beach sunrise. I am perfectly curious how sinister they appear when storm-time approaches.
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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)
Aubree 2025 🎓
A sneak peak of our senior session on Hunting Island.
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I’m not sure whether this Laughing Gull was playing with or struggling to eat this crab. Regardless, this little episode was quite comical and finally resulted in the gull eating the crab whole.
4.17.2025
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A Sanderling prepares to snack on one of hundreds of dead jellyfish on the beach at Hunting Island Beach State Park near Beaufort, SC.
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The Dunlin is one of a plethora of shorebirds that can be found at different times throughout the year along the coast of the Carolinas. This little guy was part of a much larger flock and awoke and stared at me cautiously as I got closer. Seen on the beach of Hunting Island near Beaufort, SC.
4.17.2025
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A Forster’s Tern circles the bay separating Hunting Island and Fripp Island searching for a meal.
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A Forster’s Tern basks in beautiful morning sunshine on the fishing pier at Hunting Island Beach State Park.
4.17.2025
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They traded traditions for truth.🌅💬
Michael & Vicki chose Hunting Island to remind themselves—love doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. 🔥
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Drawing demonstration in front of SCAD #savannahcollegeartanddesign #art #lighthousesrt #beaufortartist #huntingislandlighthouse
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Sharp shadows on the boneyard beach
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What’s life without a little sparkle?
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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.
