Myrtle Beach State Park: 312 Acres of Coastal Nature

Park Size and Features

Myrtle Beach State Park (South Carolina) encompasses 312 acres (126 hectares).

What's Inside

• Beach: 1.2 miles (1.9 km) of Atlantic shoreline—swimming, fishing, sunrise walks.
• Maritime Forest: Live oaks, wax myrtles, yaupon holly—shaded trails (Sculptured Oak, Yaupon).
• Dunes & Swales: Dynamic barrier island ecology.
• Fishing Pier: 360 m (1,180 ft) into ocean—no license needed on pier.
• Nature Center: Exhibits, programs, live animals.
• Camping: 122 sites (RV/tent), near beach.

Significance

One of few protected natural beaches on the heavily developed Grand Strand. Preserves habitat for loggerhead turtles, piping plovers, maritime forest community.