North Litchfield Beach: Litchfield Beach 18
About
North Litchfield Beach: Litchfield Beach 18 is a public beach access point in South Carolina, managed by Georgetown County. It sits about 2.4 miles from the community of Litchfield Beach. Late spring and fall bring the most comfortable weather for a beach visit. Typical averages from the nearby Brookgreen Gardens weather station show highs around 80°F in May and 76°F in October. Midsummer is hotter, with typical highs in the upper 80s and the most wet days of the year. For time off the sand, several trails are close by. The Trail Beyond the Garden Wall is about 2 miles away, and Lowcountry Hike and Low Country Trail are both just over 2 miles out. Larry Paul Trail is about 4 miles away.
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
North Litchfield Beach: Litchfield Beach 18
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, 2.3 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 WallHiking2 mi
- Lowcountry HikeHiking2.1 mi
- Low Country TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Larry Paul TrailHiking4.1 mi
- Little Bull Creek TrailHiking7.9 mi
- Red-cockaded Woodpecker TrailHiking7.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
