Pine Island State Park is having a soft opening NOW through March 31, 2026. During this time, the park is open to the public with limited hours and days.
There is no camping and no public boat launch access available at the park.
Stay tuned for additional information coming to our website soon!
Open from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Tu, Th and Sa
11 a.m. - noon & 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., Tu, Th and Sa
$6 adults; $3.75 SC Seniors (age 65 & older); $3.50 children age 6-15; ages 5 & under are free
Pets are allowed in most 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.
Can I launch my boat at one of the boat ramps?
No, the boat ramps at Pine Island State Park are for use by marina slip lessees only.
Can I rent a picnic shelter at Pine Island State Park?
Pine Island State Park does not offer any shelters for rental at this time, due to limited parking. Shelters can be used on a first-come, first-served basis when the park is open to the public.
Is there swimming at Pine Island State Park?
Swimming will not be allowed during the soft open between October 2025 and the end of March 2026. We will provide an update before the end of March 2026 for our plans after the soft open.
Can I access the park by foot or by bicycle if I live nearby?
You can access the park by foot or by bicycle during normal operating hours if you pay admission or have a Park Passport. Parking outside the entrance is prohibited. Unauthorized vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Can I access the park by golf cart if I live nearby?
Golf carts are treated the same as full-sized motor vehicles at SC State Parks. For safety purposes and to protect the park’s natural resources, golf carts and all other public motor vehicles will be restricted to parking in the Public Parking or Marina Parking lots near the entrance to the park and cannot be driven through the park.
Can I have a wedding or other large event at Pine Island State Park?
Due to limited parking, Pine Island State Park will not offer any facility rentals for large groups until after renovations at Sunset Hall are completed. Please see the Sunset Hall page for more information.
How much are marina slips and how do I rent one?
Please visit the Marina page for more information. We will update the information on this page as soon as details are finalized.
Can I bring my own boat or rent a boat at Pine Island State Park?
We do not have a boat drop-off or parking for boat trailers. At this time, we do not have a boat launch for smaller boats like kayaks or stand-up paddleboards. We are still developing our long-term plans for the park.
Why is the park only open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9am to 6pm?
The park service is conducting a soft open at Pine Island from October 2025 to the end of March 2026 to gauge public interest, use patterns and staffing needs in order to provide a quality experience to our visitors. We will provide updated park operation information on our website.
Can I access Pine Island State Park by boat from Lake Murray?
For the soft opening between October 2025 and March 2026, the only visitors who will be able to access Pine Island State Park by boat are those with a registered marina slip. We are still developing our long-term plans for the park.
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