Hunting Island State Park is South Carolina's most popular state park and is a great destination for family outdoor adventures. Located in the park is Hunting Island Lighthouse, which was built in the 1875 and was actively used until 1933. In the 1930's, the Civilian Conservation Corps developed the island into a state park.
At the southern end of the park, a fishing pier extends 1120 feet into the Fripp Inlet. Families can also enjoy fishing in the lagoo, Johnson Creek or surf fishing from the beach. Also at the southern end of the park is a boat ramp providing access to Fripp Inlet and Harbor River.
There are 7 miles of trails of varied lengths that are suitable for hiking and biking. The Marsh Boardwalk is a quarter mile long that crosses the salt marsh and is a popular location for photography.
Hunting Island is home to a wealth of wildlife, such as alligators, loggerhead turtles and diamondback rattlesnakes. Aquatic life like barracuda and seahorses can also be found in the area waters. There are also hundreds of species of birds.
