Litchfield Beach: Powell Lane
About
Litchfield Beach: Powell Lane is a public beach access point in South Carolina, managed by Georgetown County and about a mile from the community of Litchfield Beach. For comfortable weather, late spring and fall stand out. Typical averages from the nearby Brookgreen Gardens weather station show May highs around 80°F and October highs near 76°F, while July runs hottest at about 88°F with the most wet days of the year. Several trails sit within a short drive. The Trail Beyond the Garden Wall is about 3 miles away, and Lowcountry Hike and Low Country Trail are each roughly 3.5 miles out. Larry Paul Trail is a little farther at about 4 miles.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Litchfield Beach: Powell Lane
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: Mar–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–80°F and lows of 44–61°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Brookgreen Gardens, SC weather station, 3.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan57° high37° low
- Feb59° high39° low
- Mar66° high44° low
- Apr73° high52° low
- May80° high61° low
- Jun86° high68° low
- Jul88° high72° low
- Aug87° high71° low
- Sep83° high66° low
- Oct76° high56° low
- Nov66° high45° low
- Dec59° high39° low
Nearby
- The Trail Beyond the Garden WallHiking3.3 mi
- Lowcountry HikeHiking3.5 mi
- Low Country TrailHiking3.7 mi
- Larry Paul TrailHiking4.2 mi
- Little Bull Creek TrailHiking9.3 mi
- Red-cockaded Woodpecker TrailHiking9.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
