Myrtle Beach State Park
Quick Facts
Why Myrtle Beach & the Grand Strand
Myrtle Beach anchors the Grand Strand’s 60 miles of Atlantic coastline, home to the world-famous Boardwalk, the SkyWheel, and a mix of family attractions alongside natural spaces like Brookgreen Gardens, the oldest and largest sculpture garden in the United States. The park itself sits on South Carolina’s original public beach, established in 1936 as the state’s first state park.
Myrtle Beach State Park is one of the highest-reviewed stays in this entire directory, offering genuine walk-to-the-ocean beach access from a budget-friendly campground — and admission includes nearby Huntington Beach State Park too.
What Makes It Special
- Location: Myrtle Beach, on South Carolina’s original public beach
- Setting: Direct beach access, 2-5 minute walk to the ocean
- Site type: State park campground plus cabins
- Amenities: Direct beach access (2-5 minute walk), cabins with crisp linens, nature trails, pier with gift shop, admission includes Huntington Beach
- Recreation: Beach access and hiking
Pro Tips for Booking
Secure food carefully. Raccoons are notoriously skilled at opening even zipped bags — use hard-sided coolers and store food properly.
Use your admission at Huntington Beach too. It’s included with your visit and worth the short drive over.
Book cabins for crisp linens without giving up beach access. They’re a genuine step up from tenting while staying right in the park.
What to Do Around Here
- Direct beach access, a 2-5 minute walk from most sites
- The park’s fishing pier and gift shop
- Huntington Beach State Park, included with admission
- Brookgreen Gardens, the largest sculpture garden in the U.S.
- Myrtle Beach’s Boardwalk and SkyWheel, a short drive away
