Huntington Beach S.P. , South Carolina information

Then by all means take her to Huntington Beach, she will enjoy it just as much, just less because of no pier. I am with your thoughts of Hunting Island but you do have to make reservations a year in advance. Starting 1/16/2015, you can make reservations at SC state parks up to 13 months in advance. I have a grandson that loves go crabbing & net casting & fishing. Practices thrown net a lot, abought wore net out in practice.
I know you and are looking forward to the trip. I have one scheduled for Myrtle Beach on 3/20/2015 with grandsons spring break for fishing and crab and net, if the winter does not take the days off.
Have a nice trip.

Huntington is great. Limited full hookups but have heard they are going to rebuild the old section to have full hookups and 50amp service, but not right away. Close to great seafood, and plenty of amusements are just a short drive away. Nice nature trail, across the street from Brookgreen Gardens.

What I miss is that they closed the marsh pier for crabing and fishing. Seems people kept messing with the wildlife (gators).
We have plans to go back in the spring.

We stayed at Myrtle Beach State Park last year, but drove to Hungington to check it out. I liked the layout at Huntington better. More room and partially wooded. Myrtle is pretty tight and fully shaded, no grass except down by the day use areas. Also got tired of the plane noise after a while. Probably try Huntington if we go again, but Myrtle was ok. It's closer to town at least.

GULFMAN wrote:
Thanks everyone for all the replys,

We love Hunting Island SP spent the last 4 or 5 Thanksgivings there. Got on line yesterday and the park was booked all up, but for 3 down on the curve by the dumpsters.So we ask our granddaughter if she would like to stay home this year with her mom and dad or try some where else she yelled!! you most be crazy lets go some where else with crabs.So we are going to make some more MEMORIES at Huntington Beach SP.We have not been to all th S.C. S.P. but what we have seen they are all thumbs up.

Thanks
Gary & Pat

Enjoy your trip. We prefer the state parks over private as well.

Thanks everyone for all the replys,

We love Hunting Island SP spent the last 4 or 5 Thanksgivings there. Got on line yesterday and the park was booked all up, but for 3 down on the curve by the dumpsters.So we ask our granddaughter if she would like to stay home this year with her mom and dad or try some where else she yelled!! you most be crazy lets go some where else with crabs.So we are going to make some more MEMORIES at Huntington Beach SP.We have not been to all th S.C. S.P. but what we have seen they are all thumbs up.

Thanks
Gary & Pat

Have you checked out Hunting Island SP outside of Beaufort, SC? It is right on the beach, has fishing on the river, has a pier, and surf fishing is usually pretty good. It has lots of kids, has a playground, lots of biking within the park, has a marsh area just outside the campground that has some good crabbing. The best thing about it.....it's a long way from Myrtle Beach!!

I HATE the crowds and all the circus atmosphere of Myrtle Beach. That's why we go to Hunting Island.

Before our 3rd child was born, we went down for Thanksgiving every year. (It was just too far with a toddler and a baby and an older one). There are lots of locals that use the park during this time, so they can direct you to some great local eateries.

We went crabbing one year on Wednesday, caught 18 crabs, so guess what was Thanksgiving dinner?

We much prefer Huntington Beach SP to Myrtle Beach SP. The campground at Myrtle Beach is in the deep dark woods, whereas Huntington Beach is more open. There are plenty of trees, but it's not like being in the woods.

Here are some pictures and comments on both parks:

Huntington Beach SP

Myrtle Beach SP

WxToad

I've stayed there a number of times, it's my favorite stop near MB. It's got private treed spots, open spots, mostly just water and power, no waste. Central dump site on the way out. I saw a guy catch a four foot shark off the beach last time I was there. Since it's a state park there are nature walks, hiking trails, a big nature display area with both fresh and salt water marshland, the old mansion is there to tour, and there are other attractions nearby, and of course MB five minutes up the road. I've been there in December, so the park was pretty much deserted and very quiet.

Brian

Here is a Bing view of the campground portion of the park



Some of the sites are more private than others. Generally, the sites are roomy.

This is the only picture I have of a camp site.



Tom

Gulfman, Huntington Beach park is nice. But if she likes to fish, etc, I think you woul be better off staying at Myrtle Beach state park because they have pier for fishing and ranger classes for crabbing and such. I think the pier cost $5 per day, and no fishing permits. You can use the pier and get free into park, if you are staying in another sc state park. Huntington Beach is next to Murriels Inlrt, son lots of fishing and restruants there. I have stayed at both parks, both about the amenities other than the pier. Both have a few full hookups, but you must book early to get them. Also look at Hunting Island beach park in Beaufort, Sc. Most visited state park in SC. All three of theses parks have 3 to 4 miles of state beach. Over all I prefer Hunting Island stat park because of aceesing from my area and camping right on the beach.

Here is a pic from my last stay at Hunting island.




Fishing at Hunting Island.

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On the bech, Hunting Island park. These were taken in 4/2014


You will enjoy either park, I would go back to either one. I have 2 weeks scheduled for the last week in .may at Huning Island.