Cool Camping Sites

Cool Campsites

For family and friends – camping is a simple way to get away from life’s daily routines.

No matter how you like to camp, South Carolina State Parks offer some of the most inviting campsites in the nation. Hike in, drive in, or ride your horse.

Kick Back

The lightkeepers

The Lightkeepers

Mysterious, romantic and inspiring – the sentinels of the shore have been shining their guiding lights for passing ships for centuries. The Hunting Island Lighthouse celebrates 150 years of service thanks to the love and devotion of the lightkeepers.

Plan a Visit

Ranger Seth Caughman

Ranger Seth Caughman

Until his first job at Paris Mountain, Seth Caughman didn’t know that he wanted to be a ranger. Now the senior ranger at Dreher Island, Ranger Caughman finds each day not only satisfying but always an adventure.

Meet Your Ranger

Nature Photography Workshop May 9, 2009

Nature Photography Workshop
May 9, 2009

Learn the basics of nature photography and how to see the visual opportunities that surround you every day. Sesquicentennial State Park Naturalist Stacey Jensen and Photographer Perry Baker take you on a visual journey in this beautiful urban state park.

Join in the Fun

Campfire Recipes

Campfire Recipes

Do the breakfast scramble, salsa with your campfire quesadillas, reggae with your banana boats – the delicious sizzle of outdoor cooking makes everyone want to dance to a snappy beat. What are some of your favorite campfire recipes? Check out our recipes and send us yours.

Check out the Recipes

30% off Cabin Stays at Poinsett Cabins

30% off Cabin Stays
at Poinsett State Park

If you love the sound of the breeze blowing through the trees, get away from it all this summer. Spend a week fishing, boating and hiking in the 1,000–acre Poinsett State Park. Enjoy 30% discount off your one–week cabin stay.

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Photo Constest Winners

Hooded Merganser Drake
By Steve Ellwood

Congratulations to our January photo contest finalists!


ProfessionalSweet Shrub
Photographer: Steven Faucette


AmateurHooded Merganser Drake
Photographer: Steve Ellwood


StudentGolden
Photographer: Lauren O’Neill


PRT EmployeePuma
Photographer: Kendle Enter

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Puma By Kendle Enter

Puma
By Kendle Enter

Congratulations to our February photo contest finalists!


ProfessionalBlack Widow
Photographer: Ken DeCamp


AmateurMystical
Photographer: Mike Scott


StudentBudding Out
Photographer: Aaron Dodson


PRT EmployeePuma
Photographer: Kendle Enter

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Recreation & Tourism

1205 Pendleton St.
Columbia, SC 29201
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