Guarantee your parking at Grand Strand state parks this summer

For the second year, Huntington Beach State Park and Myrtle Beach State Park will offer visitors the option to guarantee their parking on weekends and holidays during the busy summer season.

Guaranteed parking will be available for approximately 25% of all parking spots at both parks between May 16, 2025 – September 1, 2025, for $5 per parking spot, per day. All other parking spots will remain available for visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.

New this year due to visitor feedback, guaranteed parking will not secure a specific parking spot or location. All spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone with a guaranteed parking spot must arrive at the park by noon on the day of their reservation. They will be allowed entry even if the rest of the park has reached capacity. After noon, any open spots that had previously been reserved that day will open for first-come, first-served parking.

“We first rolled out this parking option last year and we received a lot of helpful feedback from our regulars and new visitors alike,” said SCPRT Director, Duane Parrish. “We’ve made some changes for the 2025 summer season – like removing specific reserved areas – to make it easier for folks who arrive early to park in their preferred locations, while still offering a parking option to those who may not be able to arrive as soon as the gates open on a busy weekend. We know that a positive visitor experience begins before the car is even unloaded, so we're thrilled to offer an option that helps visitors have more peace of mind as they are planning their Grand Strand beach adventures."

Here are the details:

🚗 Guaranteed parking will be available for 25% of all parking spots at both parks between May 16, 2025 – September 1, 2025, for $5 per parking spot, per day.

🚗 All other parking spots will remain available for visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.

🚗 The $5 guaranteed parking fee does not include park admission.

🚗 Reservations can be made up to one month in advance and must be made a minimum of 1 day before the desired reservation date.

🚗 Reservations will be available online using the South Carolina State Parks online reservation tool beginning April 16, 2025.

🚗 Guaranteed parking reservations can only be made online.  

Click here for parking reservations for Huntington Beach State Park.

Click here for parking reservations for Myrtle Beach State Park.

🚗 Anyone with a guaranteed parking spot must arrive at the park by noon on the day of their reservation. They will be allowed entry even if the rest of the park has reached capacity. After noon, any open spots that had previously been reserved that day will open for first come, first served parking.

🚗 Guaranteed parking is only available for cars; buses, RVs, and trailers are not eligible for guaranteed parking.

Similar reserved parking options have been successfully implemented at Jones Gap and Devils Fork state parks in the upstate and at numerous local, state, and national parks nationwide.

For more information, visit our FAQ page, here.

**Additional terms and conditions apply and are subject to change. The South Carolina State Parks online reservation tool will be updated with the latest information.