South Carolina's Very First State Park Is Still One Of The State’s Most Stunning And You Need To Visit
By Robin Jarvis|Published November 30, 2017
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Robin Jarvis
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Robin Jarvis began writing for OnlyInYourState.com in 2015 and quickly advanced to a Senior Editor role. She's currently the Brand Manager and has a Bachelor's degree from West Virginia University in Journalism with a minor in Marketing. Her career history includes long running appearances on radio and television. She also has served as publisher of Shades of Green Magazine and Design Lead on several print publications. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for more than three decades and currently resides in Charleston, SC. When she's not working, she loves playing guitar, painting, traveling, and spending time with family.
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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.