May Forest State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Mon–Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Free entryAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- southcarolinaparks.com(803) 734-0156
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Park NewsMay Forest does not offer camping or any overnight accommodations at this time. The park is only open for day-use during limited hours.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
May Forest State Park is a park in Charleston County.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Mon–Fri | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grounds only.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Free admission. | Free |
Official wording
Free admission.
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.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Getting there
- Address
- 424 Fort Johnson RD
Charleston, SC 29412 - Phone
- (803) 734-0156
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)
“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