Hampton Plantation State Historic Site
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $10 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- southcarolinaparks.com(843) 546-9361
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Park NewsThe park is experiencing intermittent phone outages. For assistance, please email us at hampton@scprt.com. In an effort to preserve the site's… (more)
The park is experiencing intermittent phone outages. For assistance, please email us at hampton@scprt.com. In an effort to preserve the site's historical resources, our park roads are unpaved and can be sandy at times. Please use caution when traveling the roads at Hampton Plantation. The Piney Woods Nature Trail at Hampton Plantation is closed until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Hampton Plantation State Historic Site is a 271-acre historic site in Charleston County, about 15 miles southwest of Georgetown.
The park supports historic sites, wildlife watching, 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. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Office | Daily | 11 a.m. – noon | — |
Official wording
9 a.m.- 5 p.m., daily Mansion Hours: Guided tours only, Fri. - Tue. noon and 2 p.m.
11 a.m. to noon, daily
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Grounds are | Free |
| House admission | $10 · adult |
| $6/S.C. | $6 |
| $5/youth age 6-15; | $5 · child |
| Free for children 5 & younger. | Free |
Official wording
Grounds are free. House admission: $10/adult; $6/S.C. Senior; $5/youth age 6-15; Free for children 5 & 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 · leash up to 6 feet
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.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingHikingHistoric sites and tours
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Plantation Nature Trail | 2 mi | Easy | Length: 2.0 mile loopHiking Trail |
Trail descriptions from the park
Hampton Plantation Nature Trail
Length: 2.0 mile loop
Type: Hiking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description: This easy, two-mile loop trail begins in the parking area and circles an abandoned rice field directly behind the Hampton Plantation Mansion. You will have an opportunity to explore the rich natural diversity and history of the lowcountry as you pass beneath ancient Magnolia trees that border the trail. Plaques along the way also offer historically significant information as well as information on local plants and animals.
Boating and paddling
Boating and Boat Access: Visitors are encouraged to contact Nature Adventures Outfitters for guided paddling tours of the area.
Fishing
Fishing Information: Enjoy fishing for catfish, bream and bass in Wambaw creek.
A state fishing license is usually required.
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
- 1950 Rutledge RD
McClellanville, SC 29458 - Nearest town
- Georgetown — about 15 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 33.1991, -79.4387 (from PAD-US)
- Phone
- (843) 546-9361
- hampton@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)
- 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