Myrtle Beach

PARK NEWS

The Pier Store will resume winter hours on Thursday, November 28th: Open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Nature Center Closed on Sunday, December 22 and 29. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Holiday Hours 2024:

Christmas Day

-The Pier Store will be closed but the pier will be open.

-The Ranger Station will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

-Park Office closed.

-Nature Center Closed

New Years Day

-Pier Store open 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

-Ranger Store open 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

-Park Office closed.

-Nature Center Open

Please be aware that parking is first-come, first-serve and is LIMITED. Shelter guests are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to arrive outside peak hours (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.), especially on weekends and holidays in the summer. The park is extremely busy during this time and may reach normal capacities and close for a period of time. Should you forget something, you may want to check our retail stores before leaving the park, as the wait to re-enter could be extensive, and you could be turned away if the park is at capacity.

HOURS

Park Hours:
Daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m., March-Nov.; Daily 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Dec.-Feb.

Ranger Station Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dec. - Feb.
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., March - Nov.

Pier Store Hours:
6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily.
Pier Store Number: 843-238-5326

Reservation Center Hours:
9 a.m- 5 p.m., M-Fr.
Reservation Number: 866-345-7275, option 1.

Nature Center Hours:
11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tues-Sat.
Nature Center Phone Number:
843-238-0874

OFFICE

Park office is open daily 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Park Office Number: 843-238-5325

ADMISSION

$8 adults; $5/SC seniors (age 65 & older);
$4/ child age 6-15; Free for children 5 and younger.

Additional charges apply for pier fishing, overnight camping and certain park programs. Please visit the corresponding pages on this website for specifics.

PETS

Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin areas. Pets are not allowed on the beaches from 10am until 5pm (7 days a week) May 1 through Labor Day. This is a county ordinance that is effective on all public beaches in Horry County. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas year round, provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.

Bikes are also not allowed on the beach during the same time periods as pets.

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History And Interpretation

Programs and Guided Tours: Fun, engaging and educational programs on a variety of topics are offered year round to raise awareness about the natural resources of the park.

Myrtle Beach State Park is also a Discover Carolina Site, which provides curriculum-based science programs for South Carolina school children.
Education Center: The nature center offers saltwater aquariums, live reptiles and interactive natural history displays to help visitors understand the significance of the park.

The Nature Center hours may vary depending on staffing levels, however, it is usually open every Tuesday - Saturday; 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

An outdoor wildlife habitat complete with bird feeders, bird houses, butterfly garden, bird baths and nature sculpture is available for viewing even when the nature center is not open. There are also some educational signs along the path to the activity center classroom and nature center.
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC): Yes
Designation: Myrtle Beach State Park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a New Deal Program created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The program was designed to provide employment during the Great Depression while addressing national needs in conservation and recreation.

The CCC was instrumental in the development of many of South Carolina’s state parks. A number of buildings built by the CCC in the 1930's are still in use at this park.
When & How PRT Acquired: Donated in 1934 by Myrtle Beach Farms

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