EDISTO BEACH STATE PARK
Edisto Beach State Park, located on a remote sea island rich in Native American history, was originally developed in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps. A variety of shells dot the 1.5 mile beach and some of the tallest palmetto trees in the state can be seen throughout the park and Edisto Island.
This 1,255-acre park includes a dense maritime forest and an expansive salt marsh where visitors can explore the wonders of nature. The park offers a day-use area for beach access and a four-mile nature trail that winds through the maritime forest with beautiful vistas overlooking the salt marsh.
For overnight guests the park offers vacation cabins and a campground.
South Carolina offers a variety of Park Passports. You can read more about the South Carolina Park Passports and order online by visiting the
SOUTH CAROLINA PARK PASSPORTS web page.
Day-UseFishingyes
Hiking Trailyes
Swimming Beachyes
Bike Trailsyes
BoatingLaunch Rampsyes
CampingPrimitiveyes
Electric Sitesyes
Water/Electric Sitesyes
WinterActivitiesyes
Enjoy saltwater fishing off the coast, targeting species like flounder, red drum and sea trout. Freshwater enthusiasts can fish in Scott Creek for largemouth bass or catfish. Fishing from a boat is allowed but there are also plenty of shoreline spots perfect for casting a line.
Edisto Beach State Park is located near Beaufort, Johns Island and Goose Creek
Edisto Beach State Park offers picnic areas with tables and grills. Enjoy a meal surrounded by maritime forest or beachfront views.
With the theme ?Choosing to Protect Our Coast,? the Edisto Interpretive Center helps promote the wise use of coastal resources. It is headquarters for Edisto Beach State Park?s interpretive programs and curriculum-based field studies, and for the S.C. Department of Natural Resources? education and research services. An exhibit in the center features interactive displays, including a touch tank, which helps visitors understand the fragile resources of the ACE Basin estuarine reserve, the largest such natural reserve on the East Coast.
Birdwatchers can explore various habitats, including maritime forests and salt marshes. Over 150 bird species have been spotted here.
The park's Learning Center offers educational programs about local avian life for enthusiasts of all ages.
There are several trails available for birding walks such as the Spanish Mount Trail or Big Bay trail.
Visitors may spot birds like painted buntings, herons, egrets and ospreys during their visit to this coastal habitat.
General Directions: On SC 174 at Edisto Island, 50 miles southeast of Charleston off US 17.Driving Directions: From Hwy. 17 : take Hwy 174, 28 mi. to entrance of the town of Edisto Beach. As you enter the town limits, the entrance to the park will be on your left.
Well,one wld feel justified in thinking that when you check in and get your site, the employee wld THINK to mention: Bathrooms/showers completely closed, so you have to walk a half mile from that site. No. Driving, cold rain and high winds for days. No soap in the bathroom that is open. Over one year ago this same bathroom was closed for renovations, and still it is closed. Welcome to South Carolina, folks.
one of the most beautiful and relaxing places on earth the best kept secert in south carolina the beach is large and flat and a great place to gather shells just to sit and watch the sunrise it gets no better then here
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