PARK NEWS
Campground Trail and portions of Scott Creek Trail are closed due to maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.
For tidal information for Edisto Beach State Park, click here.
Edisto Beach
HOURS
7 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily (extended to 8 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time)
OFFICE
M-F 9am-5pm
Dump Station Gate Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., daily
ADMISSION
$8/adult; $5 SC seniors; $4/ child age 6-15; Free for children 5 and younger.
PETS
Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin areas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.
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Edisto Beach State Park
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Programs And Events
- Plot Twist Charters has partnered with Edisto Beach State Park to provide boat tours & services this upcoming season. Tours range from Dolphin, Sunset, Island Excursions, Eco/Historical and include water taxi service. Please visit their website for details and bookings.
Check out the program calendars for a complete list of programs and activities at the park:
Due to limited space and increased demands, pre-registration is required for all programs. Please register by calling the Environmental Learning Center at 843.869.4430.
Rent a naturalist backpack and become a naturalist for a day at Edisto Beach!
Edisto Interpretive Center
April 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Every Week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Every Week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Every Week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Every Week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
'Gators of the Lowcountry
April 7, 2026 - April 21, 2026, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Every Week on Tuesday April 28, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM May 5, 2026, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM May 12, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM May 19, 2026, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM May 26, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Every Week on Tuesday
Sunrise Beach Walk
April 22, 2026, 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Earth Day at Edisto
April 22, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Birds of the ACE Basin
April 23, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM May 7, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM May 13, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM May 28, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wetlands of the Lowcountry
April 2, 2026 - April 23, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Every Week on Thursday May 1, 2026 - May 29, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Every Week on Friday
Every Week on Thursday
Every Week on Friday
Ravenous Reptiles
May 1, 2026 - May 29, 2026, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Every Week on Friday April 24, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Every Week on Friday
What's on the Menu?
May 2, 2026 - May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Every Week on Saturday April 25, 2026, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Every Week on Saturday
Fishing 101
April 28, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM May 22, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM May 26, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Maritime Marvels
April 29, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Turtle Talk
April 29, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM May 6, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM May 13, 2026, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM May 20, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM May 27, 2026, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Hungry, Hungry Turtles
April 29, 2026, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM May 6, 2026, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM May 13, 2026, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM May 20, 2026, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM May 27, 2026, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Primeval Edisto
April 30, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM May 2, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM May 16, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Tie-Dye!
May 21, 2026 - May 28, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Every Week on Thursday April 30, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Every Week on Thursday
Fish of Edisto
May 7, 2026 - May 28, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Every Week on Thursday
Every Week on Thursday
Marsh Mania
May 12, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Salt Marsh BioDiscovery
May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Shorebird and Sea Turtle Walk
May 30, 2026, 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Turtlefest at Edisto
May 30, 2026, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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