The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a State Forester’s burning ban for all counties. A State Forester’s Burning Ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including yard debris burning, prescribed burning, campfires, bonfires, and other recreational fires in all unincorporated areas of the state. The ban will stay in effect until further notice.
The following SC State Parks are CLOSED due to wildfire activity:
The following rules and regulations are provided to ensure that your visit is pleasant and enjoyable. These policies are maintained in consideration of our guests and to protect the resources within South Carolina’ s state parks. Please be sure that all members of your party are aware of these conditions prior to arrival. While this abridged listing does not include all regulations pertaining to activities in state parks, it does address some of the more common questions and concerns.
Unlawful acts in state parks are defined in Title 51, Chapter 3, Section 145 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina.
Any person violating the provisions of this section of the law shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be subject to a fine or imprisonment.
To ensure that your state park experience is enjoyable, please be aware of the dynamic characteristics of the natural environment. There are some areas that may be potentially hazardous. All visitors should exercise caution when visiting any state park. Anyone who is unsure about possible hazards should contact a park ranger.
South Carolina State Park Service
1205 Pendleton Street
Columbia, SC 29201
803-734-0156
Reservations can be made for up to 13 months in advance. To make a reservation for cabins, camping, picnic shelters and most meeting facilities call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK (7275) or reserve online. Reservations for group camps and primitive camping must still be made through the state park.
All parks have office hours between 11am – noon. Several parks have additional hours between 4-5pm. Offices
at the busier parks are open 9am-5pm. Weekend office hours vary.
Pets must be on a leash or other physical restraint at all times. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or
pets that threaten or harass wildlife. Pets are not allowed in or around lodging facilities.
South Carolina resident seniors who are at least 65 years of age, legally blind or disabled, qualify for certain rate reductions.
Proof of age or disability is required. Rate reductions apply to admission, Palmetto Passport, camping, picnic shelters, and certain recreational activities. These same rate reductions are extended to out-of-state U.S. residents only at: Baker Creek, Calhoun Falls, Hamilton Branch, Hickory Knob, Lake Hartwell and Sadlers Creek. There are no rate reductions for lodging, building or meeting facility rentals, leased facilities, resale items or equipment rentals.
Designates parks with limited overnight lodging accommodations for the physically impaired. Campsites designated for disabled persons are available at all state park family campgrounds.