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Hunting Island State Park: Parking C

South Carolina

About

Hunting Island State Park: Parking C is a public ocean beach in South Carolina, managed by the S.C. Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. It sits about 2.3 miles from the town of Harbor Island and serves as a beach access point with parking, restrooms, lifeguards and accessible access. A fee is charged. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Edisto Beach State Park show May highs around 80°F and October highs near 77°F, while July and August average highs of about 89°F. Several trails lie close by. Magnolia Forest Trail is about 0.6 miles away, and the Marsh Boardwalk Crossover Trail is about 2 miles off. The Lagoon Trail and Maritime Forest Trail are each about 2.5 miles away.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

On duty (often seasonal)

Parking

Lot

Fee

Paid parking

Restrooms

Yes

Accessible access

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: Parking C

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: Feb–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–80°F and lows of 42–64°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Edisto Beach Sp, SC weather station, 12 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan57° high39° low
  2. Feb60° high42° low
  3. Mar65° high47° low
  4. Apr73° high55° low
  5. May80° high64° low
  6. Jun86° high72° low
  7. Jul89° high75° low
  8. Aug89° high73° low
  9. Sep85° high68° low
  10. Oct77° high58° low
  11. Nov68° high48° low
  12. Dec60° high43° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Harbor Island, South Carolina · 2.3 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: Parking C

Best months: September–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

    57° / 39°

  2. Feb

    60° / 42°

  3. Mar

    65° / 47°

  4. Apr

    73° / 55°

  5. May

    80° / 64°

  6. Jun

    86° / 72°

  7. Jul

    89° / 75°

  8. Aug

    89° / 73°

  9. Sep

    85° / 68°

  10. Oct

    77° / 58°

  11. Nov

    68° / 48°

  12. Dec

    60° / 43°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Edisto Beach Sp, SC, 12.2 mi away at 5 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.