State Park · South Carolina, United States
Hunting Island State Park
Hunting Island State Park is a state park in South Carolina, United States, established in 1935.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Beaufort, South Carolina, United States |
| Established | 1935 |
| Coordinates | 32.3664° N, 80.4444° W |
| Managed by | South Carolina state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Hunting Island State Park
Hunting Island is a 5,000-acre (20 km2) secluded semitropical barrier island located 15 miles (24 km) east of Beaufort, South Carolina, United States in between Harbor Island and Fripp Island. Since 1935, it has been classified as a state park. It is the most-visited state park facility in South Carolina and is a part of the ACE Basin estuarine reserve area. Known for its natural environment, the island remains one of the few remaining undeveloped Sea Islands in the Lowcountry. The park is known for its 19th century lighthouse which bears its name.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Beaufort, South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 15 miles east of Beaufort |
Airports near this park
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- Charleston International Airport (CHS) · Charleston, United States · 43.6 miles away
- Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) · Savannah, United States · 47.2 miles away
- Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) · Myrtle Beach, United States · 126.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in South Carolina
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hunting Island State Park?
Hunting Island State Park is in South Carolina, United States (32.3664° N, 80.4444° W).
When was Hunting Island State Park established?
Hunting Island State Park was established in 1935, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Hunting Island State Park?
The nearest town is Beaufort, South Carolina. about 15 miles east of Beaufort.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_South_Carolina_state_parks — Wikipedia list of South Carolina state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunting_Island_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).