RV Rental Huntington Beach State Park, SC

Endless outdoor adventures await visitors at Huntington Beach State Park. Spend the day paddling around Murrells Inlet, keeping your eyes peeled for resident wildlife along the banks. Stow your own kayak or canoe in your rental RV, or rent a kayak from the park’s visitors' center. You can also join one of the educational coastal kayaking trips that meander through Huntington Beach State Park’s salt marsh.

Huntington State Park and nearby Myrtle Beach are also considered some of the best surf fishing destinations in South Carolina. Prefer to stick to dry land? Huntington Beach State Park offers several trails ranging in length from under a mile to about two miles one way. The Boardwalk extends one-tenth of a mile into the saltwater marsh. The Kerrigan Nature Trail covers three-tenths of a mile along a boardwalk into a freshwater lagoon. Sandpiper Pond Nature Trail is a two-mile hike that winds through some of the upper coastal beaches.

Camping at Huntington Beach State Park gives avid birdwatchers ample opportunity to spot more than 300 native and migratory bird species, including waterfowl, warblers, wrens, owls, and gulls. Download the park's birding checklist and tick off the species you see. You can also grab a copy of the checklist at the park's education center.

RV camping at Huntington Beach State Park is convenient and comfortable. More than 100 of the park's RV campsites come equipped with electric and water hookups, while over 60 sites also provide sewer hookups. Additional amenities include Wi-Fi, hot showers, and modern restroom facilities. Motorhomes up to 40 feet in length are welcome here, though some sites accommodate rigs up to 30 feet long.

Although campers can reserve their site as soon as one day in advance, South Carolina state park RV campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during the summer. A great alternative to camping at Huntington Beach State Park is Big Cypress Lake RV Resort in Conway, about a 30-minute drive away. Big Cypress Lake RV Resort offers a private fishing lake for anglers. Full hookups are available at each campsite, in addition to a fire ring and picnic table. The resort's bathhouse is within walking distance of all sites.

Cypress Camping Resort in Myrtle Beach is located about a 30-minute drive from Huntington Beach State Park. Cypress Camping Resort features 30 and 50-amp electric hookups, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and modern bathhouses. An on-site camp store sells a variety of camping supplies and snacks for guests.

Plan to visit Huntington Beach State Park in September to enjoy the Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival. This annual festival, held on the grounds of Atalaya Castle, celebrates local artisans with live music, fine art, crafts, and, of course, food. South Carolina touts itself as the "Birthplace of Barbecue", so don't miss your chance to sample this finger-licking good delicacy while camping at Huntington Beach State Park.

When you've explored Huntington Beach State Park until you can explore no more, venture out to Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet. This sculpture garden offers beautiful flowers, fountains, and stunning topiaries. A pontoon boat ride is another fun activity available to visitors. Visit the on-site museum and view detailed wood carvings from times gone by.

The Sea Memorial at Morse Park, also called the Lost at Sea Memorial, is also in Murrells Inlet and well worth a visit. This memorial was established by the family of Johnny W. Brown, a commercial fisherman and Horry County native who was lost at sea when his fishing vessel capsized. The memorial, standing almost eight feet tall, features a life-sized etching of Johnny and consists of three black granite sides. Names of those who have been lost at sea have been added each year.