Hunting Island Update/Info

[GUNNERS_MOM]

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?

[rconkin]

Campforever wrote:
Hey folks, have a question for yall. We have a 42 foot fifth wheel, can you recommend a site that we can get in. Would like to stay there but have been told they are not big rig friendly.
Thanks all and God Bless

We stayed in site 159 in a 40' fiver in 2014. It was a little tight getting in and going around the loop getting out, but, not bad. We've been in tighter places in the mountains around here. It was a pull through which was parallel to the road. I'll try to post a picture.

[GUNNERS_MOM]

It's starting to look like the third time is a charm. Just got the email to confirm my reservations for next week at Hunting Island. I was beginning to think it was never going to happen as my last 2 trips were cancelled due to storm damage/closures. Just checked weather forecast and it's looking like highs in the low 60s. Sorry, don't mean to boast....this has just been a long time in coming. I'll take lots of pics and for updates to all who wish to plan their trip.

[GUNNERS_MOM]

http://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/community/beaufort-news/article195996369.html

It's looking like we may just make it this time!

[jayco304]

Regarding 42ft fiver. There may be some site right around the dump station area that is in the transition from the front camping section to the back camping section. They are more open but you can go in past the dump station and back down in some of them and not have to go around the loop. That is about all I can think of that will handle 42 ft fiver.

[2_Retired]

Not surprised that the sites are gone. Also not very surprised they won't be brought back. This was done recently at significant cost only to have the next storm destroy them. Too bad, but probably smart in the long run.

[wildtoad]

2 Retired wrote:
I just checked the SC website and discovered that campsite numbers for Hunting Island SP begin at "90". I'm assuming that sites 1-89 are no longer available?

They are totally gone with no plans to rebuild them. Ocean side was the only one we ever stayed until the last time which was just after they reopened and before that last hurricane. Lots of growing in to do.

[GUNNERS_MOM]

WOW! That might present a challenge. Even moving through the campground roads might be difficult as there were trees hanging over a lot of the loop roads. If we do get to go next month, we will search for some sites that might accomodate your rig. Hubby says even if the site is big enough, trees might prevent maneuvering into it. We'll try to get some video for you as well. However, depending on what the hurricanes did to the back side, there may be some new opportunites if there were lots of trees downed on that side as well.

[Campforever]

Hey folks, have a question for yall. We have a 42 foot fifth wheel, can you recommend a site that we can get in. Would like to stay there but have been told they are not big rig friendly.
Thanks all and God Bless

[GUNNERS_MOM]

Yes, that is what the person at the campground store told me when I called today. Apparently, the electrical lines were literally lying on top of the ground on the front side. Mother Nature rules for sure! Just hoping I will at least get to stand on the beach and walk to the lighthouse, which I understand was not harmed (this time). This trip, if it comes to fruition will be a birthday celebration trip for me. Wish me luck!

[2_Retired]

I just checked the SC website and discovered that campsite numbers for Hunting Island SP begin at "90". I'm assuming that sites 1-89 are no longer available?

[GUNNERS_MOM]

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.

[wildtoad]

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.