Hunting Island State Park: Parking South Beach
About
Hunting Island State Park: Parking South Beach is a public ocean beach in South Carolina, managed by the S.C. Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. The nearest town is Harbor Island, about 3 miles away. The beach has restrooms, lifeguards and parking, and 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 around 77°F, while July and August average highs near 89°F. Several short trails sit close by. The Magnolia Forest Trail is about half a mile away, the Marsh Boardwalk Crossover Trail is about a mile off, and the Lagoon Trail and Maritime Forest Trail are each roughly 1.6 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Lot
Fee
Paid parking
Restrooms
Yes
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 South Beach
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, 13 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
- Diamondback Rattlesnake Trail - ClosedHiking0.5 mi
- Magnolia Forest TrailHiking0.6 mi
- Marsh Boardwalk Crossover TrailHiking1.2 mi
- Lagoon TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Nature Center Scenic TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Maritime Forest TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Little Hunting Island Loop TrailHiking1.7 mi
- Diamondback Rattlesnake TrailHiking1.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Hunting Island State Park: Parking South Beach
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.
Jan
57° / 39°
Feb
60° / 42°
Mar
65° / 47°
Apr
73° / 55°
May
80° / 64°
Jun
86° / 72°
Jul
89° / 75°
Aug
89° / 73°
Sep
85° / 68°
Oct
77° / 58°
Nov
68° / 48°
Dec
60° / 43°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Edisto Beach Sp, SC, 13 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.
