South Carolina’s Very First State Park Is Still One Of The State’s Most Stunning And You Need To Visit
It may come as no surprise that South Carolina’s first state park was opened on the sandy shores that front the Atlantic Ocean. Likewise, it’s probably no shocker that the first state park opened in Myrtle Beach… the state’s crown jewel for family vacations in the 1930s.
This sweet sandy spot to get away opened on July 1, 1936 and still dishes up a mile of undeveloped beach along the Grand Strand.
to a nature center filled with educational info for the whole family, the park offers a quiet escape for those who either visit for the day or choose to spend one or more nights.
There are six cozy cabins you can reserve for a perfect getaway. (You can imagine that supply and demand requires you to plan this excursion well in advance if you want to stay in a cabin.)
But you could opt for an old-fashioned camping trip and bunk down in one of the 230+ camping sites. Some have full electric and water hookups; others are rustic seasonal tent sites.
If you haven't visited Myrtle Beach State Park in a while (or ever!), then make plans to enjoy some down time, front beach style, at this fantastic park in the Palmetto State.
Myrtle Beach State Park is located at 4401 S Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC 29575. Find out more on their official website.
Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com.
