South Carolina State Parks

First Day Hike at May Forest State Park

Take a relaxing half-mile walk around the park with a volunteer checking our bird houses to observe various stages of nesting.

Throughout the summer, travel to three of our South Carolina State Parks to learn about and hopefully observe three to four different species of sea turtles in the wild! Spot a leatherback or Kemp’s ridley from the fishing pier at Myrtle Beach, see a nesting loggerhead at Edisto Beach, walk to the jetty at Huntington Beach to observe immature greens, and attend a sea turtle nest inventory at any of these three coastal parks. The limit for this program is 20 people. See the program flyer for full program description, parks, dates, times, and meeting locations.

Join us every first Saturday of the month for a Ranger Guided Hike of our 1.5 mile Battlefield Trail.

Join Clemson Extension and State Parks to learn about rain gardens! Help put a new garden in at Givhans Ferry.

Make your own TREE-mendous art!

Take a relaxing half-mile walk around the park with a volunteer checking our bird houses to observe various stages of nesting.

Join us for an evening paddle with park staff on scenic Lake Craig. During this 90-min. paddling trip we will watch the sun slowly set, and as dusk descends, we will see the first stars of the evening.

Enjoy a relaxing sunset paddle on the lake at Chester State Park.

Behind the scenes tour at May Forest State Park

Discover the medicinal properties of blackberry as we learn to identify wild blackberries and how to make medicine and tea from them! This is followed by a delicious berry dissection to gather seeds to take home and plant!

Enjoy a relaxing sunset paddle on the lake at Chester State Park.

Join the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site for a unique two-hour Ranger guided hike of an undeveloped Revolutionary War battlefield. (Hike takes place at Blackstock Battlefield State Historic: Site Address: 568 Monument Road, Enoree, SC 29335)

Learn how to make your own sweetgrass basket with a local artisan!

Want to get into fishing but don’t know how? We've got you covered!

May The Forest Be With You at Aiken State Park!

Hike with a Ranger at Lake Wateree State Park

Bird watching with a hike! We will discover tips about identifying birds, hear different kinds of bird calls and so much more!

Enjoy birding around the park!

Behind the scenes tour at May Forest State Park

Behind the scenes tour at May Forest State Park

Want to get into fishing but don’t know how? We've got you covered!

Enjoy a leisurely paddle and learn the history of Chester State Park with a Park Ranger.

Behind the scenes tour at May Forest State Park

Join us for an evening paddle with park staff on scenic Lake Craig. During this 90-min. paddling trip we will watch the sun slowly set, and as dusk descends, we will see the first stars of the evening.

Join Ranger Madison May 24, 9–11am for a creek hike to explore water critters—bring water shoes or borrow from the park!

The program invites the public to learn, observe, and recognize various animal tracks and habitats.

This FREE, all ages program delves into the iconic Victorian Ladies hand fan, including its secret language.

Discovering Local History of Aiken State Park led by Dr. Walter Curry

A FREE presentation for all ages about Women during the Civil War

FREE, all ages, demonstrates all the clothing worn by ladies at the start of the Civil War

Join a guided beach walk to observe and identify coastal birds and to look for new sea turtle activity that we may have!

Join a ranger on a hike to Mountain Creek, searching for animals and their homes! Wade into the creek and search for dragonfly nymphs, salamanders, and other animals that call Paris Mountain home. In the park lab, see what the animals look like under a microscope (the animals will be returned home to the creek afterward).

Kayak Fishing Tournament at Kings Mountain State Park

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Make your own TREE-mendous art!

Join us every first Saturday of the month for a Ranger Guided Hike of our 1.5 mile Battlefield Trail.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Join a ranger on a hike to Mountain Creek, searching for animals and their homes! Wade into the creek and search for dragonfly nymphs, salamanders, and other animals that call Paris Mountain home. In the park lab, see what the animals look like under a microscope (the animals will be returned home to the creek afterward).

Join us for an evening paddle with park staff on scenic Lake Craig. During this 90-min. paddling trip we will watch the sun slowly set, and as dusk descends, we will see the first stars of the evening.

Join the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site for a unique two-hour Ranger guided hike of an undeveloped Revolutionary War battlefield. (Hike takes place at Blackstock Battlefield State Historic: Site Address: 568 Monument Road, Enoree, SC 29335)

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Join a ranger on a hike to Mountain Creek, searching for animals and their homes! Wade into the creek and search for dragonfly nymphs, salamanders, and other animals that call Paris Mountain home. In the park lab, see what the animals look like under a microscope (the animals will be returned home to the creek afterward).

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Hike with a Ranger at Lake Wateree State Park

Watch the sunset from the lake at Oconee State Park. All equipment is included in the program cost.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Join us for an evening paddle with park staff on scenic Lake Craig. During this 90-min. paddling trip we will watch the sun slowly set, and as dusk descends, we will see the first stars of the evening.

Join us for the Fairforest 5K race at Croft State Park.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Join us for an evening paddle with park staff on scenic Lake Craig. During this 90-min. paddling trip we will watch the sun slowly set, and as dusk descends, we will see the first stars of the evening.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Make your own TREE-mendous art!

Hike with a Ranger at Lake Wateree State Park

Join the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site for a unique two-hour Ranger guided hike of an undeveloped Revolutionary War battlefield. (Hike takes place at Blackstock Battlefield State Historic: Site Address: 568 Monument Road, Enoree, SC 29335)

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Let’s go mothing!

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Join us for an evening paddle with park staff on scenic Lake Craig. During this 90-min. paddling trip we will watch the sun slowly set, and as dusk descends, we will see the first stars of the evening.

Watch the sunset from the lake at Oconee State Park. All equipment is included in the program cost.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Join us every first Saturday of the month for a Ranger Guided Hike of our 1.5 mile Battlefield Trail.

Make your own TREE-mendous art!

Hike with a Ranger at Lake Wateree State Park

Join us for an evening paddle with park staff on scenic Lake Craig. During this 90-min. paddling trip we will watch the sun slowly set, and as dusk descends, we will see the first stars of the evening.

Join the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site for a unique two-hour Ranger guided hike of an undeveloped Revolutionary War battlefield. (Hike takes place at Blackstock Battlefield State Historic: Site Address: 568 Monument Road, Enoree, SC 29335)

Compass and Land Navigation Program

Join us for an evening paddle with park staff on scenic Lake Craig. During this 90-min. paddling trip we will watch the sun slowly set, and as dusk descends, we will see the first stars of the evening.

Watch the sunset from the lake at Oconee State Park. All equipment is included in the program cost.

Join us every first Saturday of the month for a Ranger Guided Hike of our 1.5 mile Battlefield Trail.

Make your own TREE-mendous art!

Join us for an evening paddle with park staff on scenic Lake Craig. During this 90-min. paddling trip we will watch the sun slowly set, and as dusk descends, we will see the first stars of the evening.

Join the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site for a unique two-hour Ranger guided hike of an undeveloped Revolutionary War battlefield. (Hike takes place at Blackstock Battlefield State Historic: Site Address: 568 Monument Road, Enoree, SC 29335)

Hoot hoot hoot...whinny...

Join us for an evening paddle with park staff on scenic Lake Craig. During this 90-min. paddling trip we will watch the sun slowly set, and as dusk descends, we will see the first stars of the evening.

Join us every first Saturday of the month for a Ranger Guided Hike of our 1.5 mile Battlefield Trail.

Make your own TREE-mendous art!

Join us for an evening paddle with park staff on scenic Lake Craig. During this 90-min. paddling trip we will watch the sun slowly set, and as dusk descends, we will see the first stars of the evening.

Hoot hoot hoot...whinny...

Join the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site for a unique two-hour Ranger guided hike of an undeveloped Revolutionary War battlefield. (Hike takes place at Blackstock Battlefield State Historic: Site Address: 568 Monument Road, Enoree, SC 29335)

Join us for The Spooktacular Pumpkin Carving Party on October 25, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. in the Great Room at Hickory Knob State Resort Park.

Join us every first Saturday of the month for a Ranger Guided Hike of our 1.5 mile Battlefield Trail.

Join the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site for a unique two-hour Ranger guided hike of an undeveloped Revolutionary War battlefield. (Hike takes place at Blackstock Battlefield State Historic: Site Address: 568 Monument Road, Enoree, SC 29335)

Want to spend the night in the Atalaya castle? Well, here is your chance! Join us for a night of fun-filled adventure! Activities include s’mores & ghost stories by the campfire, a house tour, a scavenger hunt, a nighttime beach walk, morning wildlife walk and much more. Dinner and continental breakfast are included.

Join us every first Saturday of the month for a Ranger Guided Hike of our 1.5 mile Battlefield Trail.

Join the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site for a unique two-hour Ranger guided hike of an undeveloped Revolutionary War battlefield. (Hike takes place at Blackstock Battlefield State Historic: Site Address: 568 Monument Road, Enoree, SC 29335)

Get into the Christmas Spirit with an exhilarating 5K run through Sesquicentennial State Park!