Hunting Island State Park: Parking D
About
Hunting Island State Park: Parking D is a public ocean beach access in South Carolina, managed by the S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism and located about 2 miles from Harbor Island. The beach has lifeguards and parking, and a fee is charged. For beach weather, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable stretches. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Edisto Beach run to highs around 80°F in May and 77°F in October, while July and August average highs near 89°F. The park's trail network starts close by. Magnolia Forest Trail is about half a mile away. The Marsh Boardwalk Crossover Trail, Maritime Forest Trail and Lagoon Trail are all within about 3 miles.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Lot
Fee
Paid parking
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Hunting Island State Park: Parking D
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.
- Jan57° high39° low
- Feb60° high42° low
- Mar65° high47° low
- Apr73° high55° low
- May80° high64° low
- Jun86° high72° low
- Jul89° high75° low
- Aug89° high73° low
- Sep85° high68° low
- Oct77° high58° low
- Nov68° high48° low
- Dec60° high43° low
Nearby
- Magnolia Forest TrailHiking0.6 mi
- Diamondback Rattlesnake Trail - ClosedHiking1.2 mi
- Marsh Boardwalk Crossover TrailHiking2.1 mi
- Maritime Forest TrailHiking2.6 mi
- Lagoon TrailHiking2.6 mi
- Nature Center Scenic TrailHiking2.6 mi
- Little Hunting Island Loop TrailHiking2.6 mi
- Diamondback Rattlesnake TrailHiking2.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
