Edisto Beach State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $8 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions6-ft leash
- Camping
- 112 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- southcarolinaparks.com(843) 869-2156
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Park NewsPARK ADVISORY Due to hazardous conditions caused by recent beach erosion, Beach Access 3 is open to foot traffic only. ADA golf cart access is… (more)
PARK ADVISORY Due to hazardous conditions caused by recent beach erosion, Beach Access 3 is open to foot traffic only. ADA golf cart access is temporarily unavailable. We appreciate your patience and understanding. For tidal information for Edisto Beach State Park, click here.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Charleston County, in Edisto Beach, Edisto Beach State Park covers about 1,024 acres.
Things to do include historic sites, boating, swimming, fishing, and biking. Water access includes a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are 112 campsites (RV sites and tent sites). Roofed lodging includes cabins.
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 | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
| Office | Not stated | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Entrance gate — Dump Station Gate | Daily | 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. | — |
Official wording
7 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily (extended to 8 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time)
M-F 9am-5pm
Dump Station Gate Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 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 |
|---|---|
| $8/adult; | $8 · adult |
| $5 SC seniors; | $5 · senior |
| $4/ child age 6-15; | $4 · child |
| Free for children 5 and younger. | Free |
Official wording
$8/adult; $5 SC seniors; $4/ child 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 cabins or the cabin areas.
Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin areas. Pets are allowed in most other 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 the cabins or the cabin areas. Pets are allowed in most other 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.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Sites with Elec. & Water | 112 | Standard Sites with Elec. & WaterShowersRVs up to 40 | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping Information: There are two campgrounds with water and electrical hookups that are available ocean-side or near the salt marsh. Camping is only allowed in designated areas.
Several sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet. Each campground is convenient to restrooms with hot showers.
Standard Sites with Elec. & Water: 112 sites
50 Amp Service Sites: All of the standard campsites offer 20/30/50 amp electrical service.
Designated Tent Sites: While tent campers may use the sites with water and electrical hookups, a walk-in tent camping area on the marsh side includes tent pads and centralized water.
These five rustic tent sites are located in the Live Oak Campground.
Dump Station Gate Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., daily
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cabins/Villas: 7 units
Lodging Information: Seven cabins are completely furnished, heated, air-conditioned, and supplied with bath and bed linens, basic cooking and eating utensils, coffee maker, microwave, a television and each includes a screened-in porch. Nightly rates vary and are subject to change.
The cabin area is located on the salt marsh/Scott Creek, 1½ miles from the ocean.
Pets are not permitted in the Edisto Beach State Park cabins or cabin areas. If you are interested in a park with a pet-friendly cabin, please click here to learn more.
One Bedroom Cabin/Villa: Five one-bedroom cabins accommodate up to four people, and include a queen bed and a queen wall bed.
Discounted rates may be offered for seasons of lower demand.
Three Bedroom Cabin/Villa: Two three-bedroom cabins accommodate up to six people, and includes a queen size bed in each bedroom.
Cabins/Villas: 7
Things to do
FishingBoatingPicnickingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingHikingCampingHistoric sites and toursSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bache Monument Trail | 0.2 mi | Easy | Length: 0.2 milesHiking and Biking Trail |
| Spanish Mount Trail | 1.7 mi | Easy | Length: 1.7 milesHiking and Biking Trail |
| Scott Creek Trail | 0.7 mi | Easy | Length: 0.7 milesHiking and Biking Trail |
| Big Bay Trail | 0.4 mi | Easy | Length: 0.4 milesHiking and Biking Trail |
| Campground Trail | 0.3 mi | Easy | Length: 0.3 milesHiking and Biking Trail |
| Forest Loop Trail | 0.5 mi | Easy | Length: 0.5 milesHiking and Biking Trail |
| Edisto Bike Trail | 0.4 mi | Easy | Length: 0.4 milesHiking and Biking Trail |
Trail descriptions from the park
Click here to download the park trail map.
Bache Monument Trail
Length: 0.2 miles
Type: Hiking and Biking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description: This easy 0.2-mile trail takes you from the Environmental Learning Center to one of only two remaining Bache markers on Edisto Island. Winding along Big Bay Creek, you will find several informative waysides guiding you to this historic monument.
Spanish Mount Trail
Length: 1.7 miles
Type: Hiking and Biking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description: One of the earliest Native American shell mound sites in South Carolina can be found at the western terminus of the Spanish Mount Trail.
Scott Creek Trail
Length: 0.7 miles
Type: Hiking and Biking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description: The Scott Creek Trail takes one through the maritime forest offering views of the marsh from three boardwalks. The Scott Creek Trail connects to the Spanish Mount Trail.
Big Bay Trail
Length: 0.4 miles
Type: Hiking and Biking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description: This short trail will take you from the Education Center through the boat ramp parking area to the Spanish Mount.
Campground Trail
Length: 0.3 miles
Type: Hiking and Biking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description: This trail will take you from the campground to the Scott Creek Trail.
Forest Loop Trail
Length: 0.5 miles
Type: Hiking and Biking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description: This trail has a natural soft surface and takes visitors through the interior of the maritime forest. Edisto Island's maritime forest of live oak, hanging Spanish moss and palmetto trees can be easily seen along the quieter, more natural Forest Loop Trail.
Edisto Bike Trail
Length: 0.4 miles
Type: Hiking and Biking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description: This trail runs along the paved causeway leading to the beach area of the park and to the Town of Edisto. From the intersection of the Scott Creek Trail and the Edisto Bike Trail, it is an easy 0.4 miles to the beach.
Explore the trails at Edisto Beach State Park with Ranger Terry in the video below:
Swimming
Swimming: Swimming is permitted in the Atlantic Ocean at your own risk. There are no lifeguards on duty.
Boating and paddling
Boating and Boat Access: A boat ramp and courtesy dock is located on the western boundary of the park which offers guest access to Big Bay Creek.
Fishing
Fishing Information: Enjoy surf fishing or fishing in the salt marsh for flounder, whiting, spot tail and other species.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Wi-Fi
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ 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
- 8377 State Cabin RD
Edisto Island, SC 29438 - Nearest town
- Edisto Beach
- Coordinates
- 32.5128, -80.2999 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (843) 869-2156
- edistobeach@scprt.com
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Entrance gate: Daily 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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)
- Photo: Edisto Island National Scenic Byway - Quiet Morning at Edisto Beach - NARA - 7718269.jpg — Public domain (US federal government work), Unknown author Unknown author or not provided
“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