Myrtle Beach State Park
South Carolina's first state park, preserving coastal woodland and quieter beaches, with a fishing pier and campground.
Myrtle Beach State Park opened in 1936 and was the first state park in South Carolina, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The park preserves large areas of coastal scrubland, with nature trails and a nature centre. Its beach is quieter than the city centre, and the fishing pier is about 200 m long, with a fee to fish. The campgrounds and cabins suit families. Admission is inexpensive, and the park is about 5 km south of the city centre.
Opening hours
About 6:00 AM–10:00 PM (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum
- The Market Common
- Family Kingdom Amusement Park
- Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
- SkyWheel Myrtle Beach
- Broadway at the Beach
- Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
- Murrells Inlet MarshWalk