PARK NEWS
Campground Trail and portions of Scott Creek Trail are closed due to maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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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
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
What's on the Menu?
May 2, 2026 - May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Every Week on Saturday
Every Week on Saturday
'Gators of the Lowcountry
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
Birds of the ACE Basin
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
Turtle Talk
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
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
Lowcountry Tidal Treasures
May 14, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Fish of Edisto
May 7, 2026 - May 28, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Every Week on Thursday
Every Week on Thursday
Ravenous Reptiles
May 1, 2026 - May 29, 2026, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Every Week on Friday
Every Week on Friday
Wetlands of the Lowcountry
May 1, 2026 - May 29, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Every Week on Friday
Every Week on Friday
Primeval Edisto
May 16, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Crabbing 101
May 19, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 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
Sea Turtle Night Walks
June 6, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM June 9, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM June 11, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM June 13, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM June 18, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM June 20, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM June 23, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM June 25, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM June 27, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM June 30, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM July 2, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM July 7, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM July 9, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM July 11, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM July 14, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM July 16, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM July 18, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM July 21, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM July 23, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM July 25, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM July 28, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM July 30, 2026, 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
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