Hunting Island State Park

A slice of paradise (palm trees included) along the coast of South Carolina, Hunting Island is the state’s most popular state park for a reason. 5,000 acres in size, this park is part of the ACE Basin estuarine reserve area, latticed with jaw-dropping hiking and biking trails that run through near endless amounts of luscious wilderness.

Pristine saltwater lagoons and ocean inlets are home to resident and migratory seabirds, making it a go-to destination for avid bird watchers. Oh, and did we mention that South Carolina's only publicly accessible lighthouse is here? And while you’re up there, don’t forget to ‘Gram the no-filters-needed views of the Atlantic Coast and surrounding forests. 

Camping here is also a breeze. Both tent and primitive campsites exist alongside dedicated spaces for RVs that include full-hookups. Also, water and dumping stations are never too far from any single site.

To get the most out of your camp-cation at Hunting Island, we’d recommend staying some time in the late-spring or early-summer. Not only will warmer weather be on your side, but wildlife watching will be at its peak, to boot.