Hunting Island

TRAVEL ADVISORY

The Hunting Island lighthouse will be closed to the public, May 20-22, 2019 for filming. We apologize for the inconvenience.

A portion of the pier is open, however, no fishing or crabbing is allowed at this time.

To view a ride through of the new, reservable beach parking area, click here.

Lighthouse: Please note, only six visitors may enter the lighthouse at one time, with staggered entrance, to provide a more unique visitor experience and to assist in preserving this historic structure.

HOURS

6 a.m. - 6 p.m., daily (extended to 9 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time)

OFFICE

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sa-Su

ADMISSION

$5/adult; $3.25 SC seniors; $3/ child age 6-15; Free for children 5 and younger
Lighthouse admission: $2/person

PETS

Pets are not allowed in the cabin or the cabin area, on the pier or inside the lighthouse complex. Dogs are not permitted on the tip of North Beach past the posted markers to protect critical shorebird habitat. 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.

Wifi Available

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Hunting Island State Park

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Top 5 Things To Do

Visit the historic Hunting Island lighthouse and climb your way to the top.
Enjoy a sunrise, walk along the beach and look for sharks’ teeth and other shells that have washed ashore.
Visit the nature center at Hunting Island State Park and see the alligators!
Visit the Marsh Boardwalk, the best place in the Lowcountry to watch the sunset.
Explore our eight miles of trails through the maritime forest and along the lagoon.