📷 SC National Guard, Public domainEdisto Beach State Park
Edisto Island, SC
A quiet beach of shells and fossils at the end of the ACE Basin road, with campsites by the sea and in maritime forest and a trail to a 4,000-year-old shell midden. Park fee; there are no high-rises on the island.
Edisto Beach State Park is a coastal park on Edisto Island in South Carolina. On 1,255 acres (about 510 hectares) it offers, according to Fodor's, 1.5 miles (about 2.4 km) of beach with some of the area's best shelling, plus salt marsh, tidal rivers and maritime forest. Fodor's calls it an excellent jumping-off point for exploring the natural history of the island and the surrounding ACE Basin.
Cyclists and hikers can ride or walk 7 miles (about 11 km) of hard-packed shell-sand trails through the maritime forest. According to Wikipedia there is a Native American shell midden dating to roughly 2000 BC. The Environmental Learning Center has animal exhibits and a touch tank. The park was created in 1935 on donated land; the Civilian Conservation Corps developed it, and many of the buildings are still in use. There are 110 sites with water and electricity, five rustic tent sites and seven cabins; the park is open year-round. Please check fees and reservations in advance.
- Nearest town
- Edisto Island, SC
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 32.5070, -80.2990
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Edisto Beach State Park Live Oak CampgroundCampsite0 mi from Edisto Beach State Park · 50 pitches
- Edisto Beach State Park Beach CampgroundCampsite0 mi from Edisto Beach State Park · 67 pitches
- Hunting Island State Park CampgroundCampsite11 mi from Edisto Beach State ParkTentsCaravansWi-Fi
- Tuck In The Wood CampgroundCampsite19 mi from Edisto Beach State ParkWi-Fi
- Lake Aire RV ParkCampsite21 mi from Edisto Beach State ParkWi-Fi
- Camping at James Island County ParkCampsite24 mi from Edisto Beach State ParkTentsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in South Carolina · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Edisto Beach State Park?
Edisto Beach State Park is in Edisto Island, SC, at GPS 32.5070, -80.2990. It is about 3 mi from Edisto Beach.
Can you camp near Edisto Beach State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Edisto Beach State Park Live Oak Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Edisto Beach State Park?
Edisto Beach State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lowcountry oaks, Ashley River plantations and Congaree.
What is there to see near Edisto Beach State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Hunting Island Lighthouse (12 mi), Angel Oak (19 mi), Beaufort Historic District (22 mi) and Drayton Hall (28 mi).
When is the best time to visit Edisto Beach State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)