Huntington Beach State Park, SC, Campground, Been There?

One of the best state park camp grounds we stayed in. We were there about 4 years ago and paid $18 a night for W&E. I believe we were in site 127. Very wooded and isolated which we prefer. About a 5 minute walk to the beach. They have a great nature program and nice camp store. Make sure you visit Atalaya, the former home of the Huntingtons. it's within walking distance of the campground. Right up the road is Murrel's Inlet and some good restaurants like Druken Jacks.

https://www.campsitephotos.com/campground/sc/huntington-beach-state-park/photos/huntington-state-park-beach-127

HB is a great park to be near but not within the MB congestion. I agree entirely with the comments of the previous poster. Another plus - HB originated as the home of a very wealthy New York couple. The remains of the home can be toured for a small entry fee. The home is in a Spanish style that is an interesting example of an upscale early 20th century home. Too bad it has not survived in its original glory.

Brookgreen Gardens has a lot of art displays, some of which was produced by the wife of the HB owners. You can also take a boat ride showing original rice fields as the Gardens were created from three former rice plantations. Extensive information about the culture of the slaves used to operate the plantations also exists. On one visit my wife and a couple of friends spent two days touring in the Gardens.

HB Park is devoted more to serenity and art. The MB Park is more a regular beach park. It is located very close to the ocean and at the south end of the MB beachside road. One problem is that the airport is nearby so there is jet noise. Offsetting that is a fishing pier that was free when we visited about 10 years ago. I would take a family to MB Park because it is near to more attractions; for a couple HB is definitely a better choice.

Huntington is a great place to go. Great beach, marsh walk, or just walk around the property. They have some very nice secluded spots with plenty of shade. These are in the higher numbered spots. HBSP is directly across the street from Brookgreen Garden which as lots to do and see. Plenty of really good seafood just down the road in Muriells inlet. Laid back shopping in Pawleys Island. No real need to go near MB unless you like all that stuff.

While there drive over to MB State Park (not a long drive). We go there a lot too. Has more full hookups.