Hunting Island State Park South Carolina

Loving God's Country! wrote:

As for the bugs, we could only get in the back section! We are on site 136 which backs up to the entrance road. I'm almost second guessing staying here because of the mosquitos! My husband is normally the one attacked and I couldnt imagine him dealing with it for two weeks if they are that bad!!

136 is a great site. You are not really in the "back" section. You will get quite a bit of wind off the ocean because you are just in front of the park office. You should also be able to pick up the wifi there.

Don't let everybody scare you off. There is a reason that everyone wants to be there and don't let the bugs scare them off.

Yes, they are bad, but you can keep them away.

Thank you so much for the ideas of what to do! Obviously everyones biggest suggestion is the Beach which is something we are looking forward to! We will be there for 2 weeks and chose this location for being right in between Savannah and Charleston.

As for the bugs, we could only get in the back section! We are on site 136 which backs up to the entrance road. I'm almost second guessing staying here because of the mosquitos! My husband is normally the one attacked and I couldnt imagine him dealing with it for two weeks if they are that bad!!

I am looking to book our next trip to Hunting Island. Just to be honest others are correct about the bugs in the back section. Ocean side is not bad. Also in August in the back with no wind the Heat and Humidity can be terrible. Here is our plan we we can't get ocean side in summer. We never stay outside at the camper. We eat breakfast inside in the morning then go directly to the beach all day. Back for dinner inside (A/C pumping full blast - run 24/7 for a week) then back to beach after dinner for a walk until well after sunset. Back to camper for some games or reading then bed. We love Hunting Island and we don't let the heat, humidity, bugs keep us from going back. We love the beach there. Walk north to the inlet at low tide and there are great little "Puddles/Pools" to explore and find all kinds of sea life and shells. We love the place.

With all the complaints about mosquitoes, let me tell you what we usually do. I am not for lots of chemicals, BUT, before we pull the RV in, I will get out our extra hose and hook up the water with YARDGUARD Mosquito spray and thoroughly douse the lot. Then we set up the RV in relatively bug-free comfort (we still use bug spray on us). Each day in mid-afternoon, DH will spray again with the yard guard. We also have a screen tent that we use when the bugs are just unbearable and the yardguard doesn't seem to work. That's happened a couple of times there, but it does usually work. If you are up in the front 2 sections, the bugs aren't as bad and just using bug spray will work.

Hate to be the one with the bad news, but August has passed hot and the mosquitos are terrible so make sure you take you high DEET bug spray. If it's been a wet couple of weeks before you get there, they will be even worse.

Good news is the mosquitos are only in the back section as the wind usually keeps them at bay in the ocean side section.

Otherwise, it is a great place to visit and I love it though it has been a few years since we were there.

Go over to St. Helena island, heading back to Beaufort from Hunting Island turn left at Frogmore and go until the road ends, that is called Lands End. There is a historic fort, Ft. Fremont that is a county park and is pretty neat to see, also there are ruins of an old church on the road out plus a tomb out back of it that was for a member of the Fripp family. Google the story of the Land's End Light, probably all folk lore but still interesting.

Hike to Lighthouse, some Mtn Bike Paths also to lighthouse

Stroll on the beach

Some fish from beach

Kayak - we saw some dolphins when out

Bring bug-spray --sites in the woods were heavily populated with mosquitos - due to surrounding areas marsh - standing water.

Thread with some pics


Markiemark:C

We watch for the shrimp boats to return with their catch and then we head over to the Gay Shrimp Co.(just across the bridge) for some really fresh seafood. We walk the beach; look for seashells (we have found several conch shells); used the trails; climb the lighthouse; lay on the beach; surf fish on the beach; fish from the pier; go crabbing at the marsh; sit under the awning (lots of bug spray); and just relax.

We will usually take a day and go into Beaufort and check out the shops; the park that is located on the water; taken boat tours of the harbor; eat at one of the local eatetries; check out the historic district.

Over the years, we have taken day trips to Hilton Head (about 45 minutes); Savannah (about 1 3/4 hrs) and also into Charleston (about 2 hrs).

Beaufort also has lots of used furniture stores since it is near the marine base and we have found many items that are now in use in our fifth wheel.

When we go there, it's mostly about the beach, family time and relaxing. We don't feel that we have to be going and doing.

On your way to the park, just before the narrow bridge on you right you will notice a marina, which is also a good place to stop and pick up some fresh shrimp or other seafood fresh off the boats.

Once you cross the bridge, you will pass some shops, one of which is Johnsons Creekside Tavern. Good local seafood and a unique atmosphere. The camp ground is only about a mile further on your left.

We like to go to Hunting to do , well nothing, but after a long trip probably not your plan. There are a few things to do at the park such as walk the nature trails, visit the lighthouse, obviously he beach. They have a great fishing pier and a small nature center with some local wildlife. At the pier you can also take a walk to the beach and see how Mother Nature will ultimately win every time. There used to be many houses, and paved road but all but one house and part of another were totally destroyed by a hurricane. The one left standing is on poles about 50 yards out in the water. It used to be on dry land of course.

Take a trip to Beufort, you pass through getting to Hunting, you could visit Savannah, or if you have the time a trip up to Charleston but it's a couple hour trip.

Hunting is our favorite SC state park. We have many nice ones.

Tom