| Hunting Island State Park | |
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| Hunting Island | |
 Marshes surrounding Hunting Island | |
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| Type | State park |
| Location | Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States (Lowcountry & Sea Islands) |
| Nearest city | Beaufort |
| Coordinates | 32°21′59″N 80°26′40″W / 32.36639°N 80.44444°W |
| Area | 5,000 acres (20.2 km2) |
| Elevation | Sea level |
| Created | 1935[1] |
| Etymology | "Hunting Islands" map reference (c. 18th century) |
| Operated by | South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism |
| Visitors | 1.2 million |
| Camp sites | Both regular and RV campsites[2] |
| Hiking trails |
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| Other information | Admission fees: $8.00 for adults $5.00 for S.C. seniors $4.00 for children ages 6-15 free for children ages 0-5 |
| Website | southcarolinaparks |
Hunting Island is a 5,000-acre (20 km2) secluded semitropical barrier island located 15 miles (24 km) east of Beaufort, South Carolina, United States in between Harbor Island and Fripp Island. Since 1935, it has been classified as a state park. It is the most-visited state park facility in South Carolina and is a part of the ACE Basin estuarine reserve area. Known for its natural environment, the island remains one of the few remaining undeveloped Sea Islands in the Lowcountry. The park is known for its 19th century lighthouse which bears its name. The park's beach has been featured in several travel publications and was listed in 2013 as a Top 25 beach in the United States by TripAdvisor.[3]
