When we first arrived at Hunting Island the volunteers didn't mention any of the drawbacks to tent camping at the island and why would they. We had to drive to the backside of the campground. Our site was T208, as we pulled into our parking spot a couple of campers who were staying at T210 warned us about the raccoons... more

My husband & I visited the park in September and enjoyed it very much. We went later in the afternoon during the week so it definitely wasn't crowded. We did the walk to the top of the lighthouse which was pretty neat and then also walked for a while on the beach while hunting for seashells. The beach seemed very... more

I too was at the state park over the long 4th of July weekend and from the looks of the grounds near the lighthouse area come sundown, it was evident many of the visitors simply have no respect for the grounds. I say this because there was picnic garbage littered everywhere. I understand it was a holiday and it was... more

This was a popular place on Saturday July 4th, so there was about a 30 minute wait to get into the park in the morning and when we left around 2:00 the wait looked like it would be 4 hours - I am positive it was just the Holiday. The picnic area was overly crowded but suprisingly the beach was... more

This is a beautifully maintained state park. We went for the beach on July 3rd. Of course, everyone else did, but that added to the enjoyment. It is a very family oriented beach. Absolutely not one single store, condo, hotel or building to destroy the natural environs. The parking is right next to the beach, in the wooded area, and... more

Great beach and no crowds. My wife and I go here every year for 5 years now and have never been disappointed. Drive from Beaufort is easy and peaceful. I put this place and Edisto Beach State Park in the same category: great for families without all the crowds! more

I wanted to add that the beach itself is the grand finale but getting there is an enjoyable ride. As you drive along the intercostal roads and bridges you get to see people fishing off the peirs, shrimp boats, beautiful scenery, all kinds of neat vegetation, a house out in the middle of an inlet with no road going to... more

We found it to be very nice, but the undertow in the ocean almost made me a widow!! My husband and daughter finally made it out!! What a scare!! This was many years ago, but its still a terror in my mind!! more

We just returned from a week at Hunting Island State park in South Carolina. We had a great time & the scenery is quite beautiful. The campsites are nice & large & can be quite private depending on which lot you get. There is a camp store with necessities & souvenirs. The bathrooms could use an upgrade. There are only... more