Pine Island State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Thu–Sun 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $6 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- southcarolinaparks.com(803) 935-7700
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Park NewsPine Island State Park is open Thursday-Sunday from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. We have limited hours to facilitate continued park improvements. Restrictions due… (more)
Pine Island State Park is open Thursday-Sunday from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. We have limited hours to facilitate continued park improvements. Restrictions due to narrow entry causeway: -Vehicles may not line up at the gate before 9:00 AM or if the gate is closed when the park is at capacity. -No RVs, campers, or trailers (including boat trailers) are permitted. Exceptions by official permit or authorized deliveries only. Other important information: -Our swimming beach is CLOSED for the season. Pets are not allowed on the swimming beach May 1 – Sept 30. -Shelters are all first-come, first-served. We do not offer reservations due to limited parking. -Our event building (Sunset Hall) and the marina are closed for renovations. -To provide a safe trail for walking and biking, vehicles are not permitted on the road to the western side of the island.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 743 acres, Pine Island State Park lies in Richland County, about 4 miles west of Edisto Beach.
Popular activities here are historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, biking, fishing, 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 | Thu–Sun | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
| Office | Not stated | 11 a.m. – noon | — |
| Not stated | 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
11 a.m. - noon & 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| $6 adults; | $6 · adult |
| $3.75 SC Seniors (age 65 & older); | $3.75 · senior |
| $3.50 children age 6-15; ages 5 & under are free | $3.50 · child |
Official wording
$6 adults; $3.75 SC Seniors (age 65 & older); $3.50 children age 6-15; ages 5 & under are 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 · 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
HikingBikingHistoric sites and toursCanoeing and kayakingFishing
Amenities
Facilities
- Playground
- 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
- 150 Pine Island RD
Columbia, SC 29212 - Nearest town
- Edisto Beach — about 4 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.4952, -80.3739 (from PAD-US)
- Phone
- (803) 935-7700
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- South Carolina State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 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