Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $12 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions6-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- southcarolinaparks.com(843) 852-4200
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Park NewsPARK ADVISORY Beginning Oct. 20, approximately half of the Charles Towne Landing Animal Forest, starting at the puma and bear exhibits, will be… (more)
PARK ADVISORY Beginning Oct. 20, approximately half of the Charles Towne Landing Animal Forest, starting at the puma and bear exhibits, will be temporarily closed Monday through Friday while construction continues. The Animal Forest will operate as usual on weekends. The following exhibits will remain open during weekday closures: • Red Wolf • Otter • Skunk • Gopher Tortoise Stay tuned for the grand opening of our refurbished exhibits and announcements about some exciting new residents! We're looking for part-time event staff and managers on duty for events! To apply or for more information, email nohlandt@scprt.com.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site is a historic site in Charleston County, in Charleston.
The park supports historic sites, biking, and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor center | Daily | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Other — Animal Forest | Daily | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Other — Adventure | Daily | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Tue | Closed | — | |
| Park | Daily | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Office | Daily | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Visitor Center/Gift Shop: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. Closed Christmas Day.
Animal Forest: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. Closed Christmas Day.
Adventure: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., daily. Closed on Tuesdays and Christmas Day.
The Adventure will be away from the park for annual maintenance from January 1 through April 1 each year.
Park Grounds: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily.
9 a.m. -4 p.m., daily
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| $12/adult; | $12 · adult |
| $7.50/S.C. | $7.50 |
| $7/youth age 6-15; | $7 · child |
| Free for children 5 and younger. | Free |
Official wording
$12/adult; $7.50/S.C. Senior; $7/youth age 6-15; Free for children 5 and younger.
South Carolina park passes
- ALL Park Passport — $99 Details
From the South Carolina state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- SC State Parks reservation system (reserve.southcarolinaparks.com)
- Phone
- 1-866-345-PARK (7275)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions · leash up to 6 feet
Not allowed in or on: the animal forest.
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Pets and service animals are not permitted in the Animal Forest. Please clean up after your pet and dispose of waste properly.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
BikingHikingHistoric sites and tours
Amenities
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- EV charging
- Group facilities
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 1500 Old Towne RD
Charleston, SC 29407 - Nearest town
- Charleston
- Coordinates
- 32.8067, -79.9883 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (843) 852-4200
- charlestowne@scprt.com
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- South Carolina State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- South Carolina State Parks Park Finder (JSON embedded in #park-finder-component data-parks)
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology