Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $3 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions6-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- southcarolinaparks.com(843) 873-1740
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site is a 324-acre historic site in Dorchester County, about 4 miles south of Summerville.
Things to do include historic sites 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Office | Daily | 11 a.m. – noon | — |
Official wording
9am-6pm, daily, during Daylight Saving Time. 9am-5pm, daily, the remainder of the year.
11 a.m. - noon, daily
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| $3 adults; | $3 · adult |
| $1.50 SC seniors; | $1.50 · senior |
| $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free | $1 · child |
Official wording
$3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free
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: or around lodging facilities.
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife. Pets are not allowed in or around lodging facilities.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursHiking
Amenities
Facilities
- 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
- 300 State Park RD
Summerville, SC 29485 - Nearest town
- Summerville — about 4 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.9495, -80.1719 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (843) 873-1740
- colonialdorchester@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
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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