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GUNNERS_MOM
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Jan 20, 2018

Hunting Island Update/Info

OK....anyone else have reservations for next month (Feb, 2018) at Hunting Island SC? As soon as I heard the park was re-opening as of Feb 1st, I made a reservation for mid February. Just spoke with someone at the visitors center there and was told, the projected date for re-opening is in fact Feb 1, but was as always, "subject to change". If anyone has further info or an "inside scoop", I would love to hear it.

I so hope it opens February 1. I am in need of a Hunting Island "fix". Fingers crossed?
  • Last time we were there was Feb/2016. We actually had reservations when Matthew hit Oct 2016 which of course were cancelled by the park service just prior to the arrival of Matthew, so we have not seen the island since these two hurricanes wreaked their havoc. I am sure we will be shocked at its appearance now. I understand the back side of the campground is all that is left for camping. This island is full of memories for our family as we have been camping there for over 30 years beginning when our children were babies. I am so looking forward to this trip we have scheduled next month but I fear it may not happen.
  • When was the last time you were there? If it’s been a while be prepared for a major “wow...”. Hunting used to be our favorite state park but not right now. It will take some time for Mother Nature to heal the place after the wrath she aimed its way over the past two years specifically but the last two decades had not been kind.

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