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Hunting Island State Park: Nature Center

South Carolina

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Hunting Island State Park: Nature Center is a public ocean beach in South Carolina, managed by the S.C. Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. The nearest town is Fripp Island, about 2 miles away. The beach has restrooms, lifeguards and parking, making it a straightforward stop for a day on the sand. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 84°F and October highs near 79°F, while July and August average about 90°F. Several short trails start close by. Diamondback Rattlesnake Trail is about 0.1 mile away, and Maritime Forest Trail and Lagoon Trail are each within half a mile. The Nature Center Scenic Trail is about 0.4 mile off.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

On duty (often seasonal)

Parking

Lot

Restrooms

Yes

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Hunting Island State Park: Nature Center

South Carolina

Data: South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, beach access points. Source metadata · Official page

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–84°F and lows of 41–66°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Beaufort Wwtp, SC weather station, 14 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan61° high41° low
  2. Feb64° high44° low
  3. Mar72° high49° low
  4. Apr77° high56° low
  5. May84° high66° low
  6. Jun89° high72° low
  7. Jul91° high75° low
  8. Aug90° high75° low
  9. Sep86° high70° low
  10. Oct79° high61° low
  11. Nov70° high51° low
  12. Dec62° high44° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Fripp Island, South Carolina · 2.1 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Hunting Island State Park: Nature Center

Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    61° / 41°

  2. Feb

    64° / 44°

  3. Mar

    72° / 49°

  4. Apr

    77° / 56°

  5. May

    84° / 66°

  6. Jun

    89° / 72°

  7. Jul

    91° / 75°

  8. Aug

    90° / 75°

  9. Sep

    86° / 70°

  10. Oct

    79° / 61°

  11. Nov

    70° / 51°

  12. Dec

    62° / 44°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Beaufort Wwtp, SC, 14.1 mi away at 25 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.