Myrtle Beach State Park

Myrtle Beach State Park is a coastal park stretching along the Atlantic shoreline with an undeveloped beach and dense maritime forest behind the dunes. The grounds feature natural sand formations, wooded areas, and a landscape shaped entirely by nature without modern development.

The park was founded in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and became South Carolina's first operational state park. Several historic cabins from that era still stand and can be rented today, connecting visitors directly to the park's origins.

The nature center teaches visitors about local marine life and how coastal ecosystems work. Programs focus on understanding the maritime forest and its role in protecting the shoreline.

The park offers hundreds of camping sites with different facility levels and picnic areas spread throughout the grounds for day visitors. The facilities support both short visits and longer stays, with options to suit different comfort preferences.

Fishing from the pier happens year-round, with visitors catching flounder, king mackerel, and Spanish mackerel throughout the seasons. This activity draws many anglers who come specifically for access to these productive waters.