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Myrtle Beach State Park

4401 S Kings Hwy · Myrtle Beach, SC

Why you should go…

One of South Carolina's original state parks, this 312-acre property protects a stretch of undeveloped beach backed by maritime forest, a rarity on the built-up Grand Strand. A fishing pier, nature center, and several short hiking trails give visitors options beyond the sand. Cabins and a campground make it a popular overnight base as well as a day trip.

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  • #beach
  • #hiking
  • #nature
  • #fishing pier

Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Myrtle Beach State Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Family Kingdom Amusement Park

    Under $25

    An old-school oceanfront amusement park with a wooden coaster and a splash-down log ride steps from the sand.

    3.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade

    Free

    A mile and a quarter of oceanfront boardwalk lined with shops, arcades, and beach views.

    4.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

    Under $25

    A 200-foot oceanfront Ferris wheel with enclosed gondolas and sweeping views up and down the Grand Strand.

    4.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Iconic

    Brookgreen Gardens

    $25–$50

    The largest collection of figurative sculpture in the country, set inside a former rice plantation's gardens.

    12 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Huntington Beach State Park

    Under $25

    Three miles of undeveloped beach and salt marsh, plus a Moorish-style oceanfront castle to explore.

    12 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Alligator Adventure

    Under $25

    A reptile park at Barefoot Landing packed with alligators, crocodiles, and one of the largest collections of giant tortoises in the US.

    18 mi awayMore like this