A state park and coastal preserve located in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Enjoy large white sandy beaches with few beach-goers and explore the nature
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Mar 17, 2025
Great beach, make to get a map an explore all of it and the fort. Drive slow along Mullet Pond, there may be an alligator or more sunning themselves.Full review by Gina N
Feb 27, 2025
Two adults visited this state park in early February. Cost was $8 per person for non-South Carolina residents. We visited two different areas in the park: near the gift shop there is a nature trail t…Full review by Chris H
Jan 16, 2025
We went here primarily to see Atalaya, but the park is a really nice spot for accessing the beach, having a picnic, or just enjoying the natural beauty and history. Your visit would not be complete w…Full review by Jim M
How walkable is the park? We are using Uber instead of renting a car and curious about the walk from admissions office to beach and nature center? Thanks in advance.
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From the north campground there are 2 or 3 paths directly to the beach. Not far to walk to the office/store or the historic ruins. Excellent bike trails.
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