Online registration for programs at South Carolina State Parks. Select a program from the list below to register.
Sesquicentennial
Join us at Sesquicentennial State Park this summer and explore the creek!
Table Rock
Discover Nature Journaling is a welcoming weekly program designed for adults who want to slow down.
Huntington Beach
Seashell Wind Chimes
Myrtle Beach
Patrol the beach at sunrise with a ranger in search of sea turtle activity.
Paris Mountain
Paint outdoors beneath a beautiful white oak tree! Learn a few techniques, enjoy nature, and create your own masterpiece
Join Ranger Madison on a creek adventure to explore water critters
Hunting Island
There's no better way to end your day than with the Sunset Lighthouse Climb!
Discover the beauty of Hunting Island after the sun goes down with this special after-hours program!
Come face to face with our Blue Crabs!
Take a chilling- and thrilling- tour of the darkened corridors of the Atalaya Castle!
Edisto Beach
Want to get an up close look at our resident reptiles?
Jellyfish, stingrays, fish—even a shark—you never know what the anglers will catch in our kiddie pool touch tank!
Learn the traditional art of gyotaku, also known as fish printing. Originally invented over a hundred years ago as a way
May Forest
Enjoy a sunrise or a sunset over the harbor at May Forest State Park, with a ranger-led talk on clouds and weather.
Join us on a special behind the scenes tour around May Forest State Park.
Charles Towne Landing
Before electricity, settlers used handmade lights. Join us to learn more! For $5, make and take home a beeswax candle.
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.
Pine Island
Kayak paddle trip around Pine Island on Lake Murray as part of 2026 paddle circuit.
Rivers Bridge
Discuss history and impact of photography in 19th century, make a pinhole camera, and see actual antique photos.
Get the Scoop on Poop in this wildly fun and surprisingly educational program for kids!
An indoor program about Civil War combat engineers with several fun hands on activities
Black River
Basic skills and introductory level kayaking class. Advance registration required.
A short PowerPoint presentation about animals during the Civil War
Oconee Station
Join a Ranger at Oconee Station State Historic Site for Creek Explorers this summer!
Step into the shadows of the past as Oconee Station comes alive by candlelight.
Join us this summer at Huntington Beach State Park for our Summer Reading Program.
Get creative while we learn about local pollinators!
Nature Detectives: Explore the park, solve nature’s mysteries, and uncover clues from bugs, birds, tracks, and trees!
Tour of Historic Buildings at Oconee Station State Historic Site
Join Eco-Explorers! Unleash creativity with weekly nature themes. Ages 3-10. $3/session or $10/5 sessions.
Test your luck from the fishing pier as we try to catch a variety of crabs, fish and many other critters.
Join us at Sesquicentennial State Park at dusk and watch bats leave their daytime roost to go hunt insects.
Join park staff for this behind the scenes feeding of our resident turtles and learn about the diet of native turtle spe
Join us this summer at Sesquicentennial State Park for our Summer Reading Program: Reading with a Ranger!
Discover the magic of sunlight to make wonderful works of art!
Nature rocks doesn't it!! Come joins us as we paint rocks, and enjoy the outdoors.
Come join the ELC staff as we teach you how to create your own tie-dye shirt!
Creek Detectives: Secrets of the Stream invites explorers to dive into the hidden world beneath the water's surface!
Become a marine biologist as we pull a seine net through the surf zone. We will discover and tally all sorts of fish, crabs, and other critters. Wear clothes that can get wet.
Take a break from the beach to create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye masterpiece!
Learn to use a crab net with a ranger as you explore the many animals that call these tidal waters home!
Interested in learning how to catch crabs and not get pinched?
Paddle the calm water on Pinnacle Lake and enjoy the sights and sounds that await under the moonlit sky.
Take a moment to sit back, relax and enjoy some live music.
Croft
Join us at Croft State Park to hike along a portion of the Kelsey Creek Trail.
A FREE presentation for all ages about Women during the Civil War
Purchase a CTL bag to dye with indigo!
Get a whole new perspective on the world beneath your feet!
Oconee
Ready to hit the water? Join a ranger for a fun and educational paddling experience!
Chester
Twilight Paddle at Chester State Park
Ready to try something new on the water? Join a ranger for a fun and educational paddle boarding experience.
Bird watching with a hike! We will discover tips about identifying birds, hear different kinds of bird calls and so much more!
Learn about Civil War bummers & foraging! Build a secret hiding place to take home with you! Practice your treasure hunting skills as you search for hidden wealth!
Musgrove Mill
Join us once a month for a Ranger Guided Hike of our 1.5-mile Battlefield Trail.
Do you enjoy the relaxing nature of hiking? Are reptiles something that you find fascinating? Join us at Croft State Park to learn about and discover the world of South Carolina's reptile species. We will "slither" our way into lizards, snakes and turtles!
Paddle With A Park Ranger!
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)
Are you interested in the history of WWII? Do you enjoy hiking? Well, join us for the Camp Croft Historical Hike to learn about military bunkers, foxholes, and so much more! We will take a step back in history to observe and learn about WWII training and military protocols.
Set up a Civil War campsite
In this beginner level program, we'll learn to tie several simple, practical, and historic knots to level up our skills!
It's a Civil War Cooking class for all ages! Using just 3 simple ingredients we will make hardtack, the main staple of most soldiers diets. While it bakes, we will head outside to make tea and/or coffee over a fire just like soldiers did during the war and try out one of the tricks soldiers used to make their hardtack more edible!
Come and join us on the 246th Anniversary of the Battle of Musgrove Mill for a special Ranger Guided Battlefield Hike!
A short presentation on how death and the dead were handled on and off the battlefield during the Civil War
Learn Civil War Era bushcraft knife techniques and fire building skills.
Join us at Sesquicentennial State Park for a beginner camping skills workshop!
The program invites the public to learn, observe, and recognize various animal tracks and habitats.
Join us for a guided birding walk at Pine Island State Park.
Rose Hill Plantation
Did you know you can make natural fabric dye from black walnuts?
Hey Girl Scouts! Come celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks at Sesquicentennial State Park and learn all about hiking safety!
Girl Scouts. A guided hike through history and nature. meets several badge requirements. Must book online.
Be an extra early riser and take a unique moonlit hike to Stool Mountain summit.
Kings Mountain
Enjoy a ranger guided twilight paddle at Kings Mountain State Park.
Kayak paddling trip on Lake Oolenoy as part of 2026 paddle circuit.
General Sherman: Hero, Villain, or something in between? You decide!
Be an extra early riser and take a unique moonlit hike up to the end of Table Rock Mountain.
Hiking With Dogs!
Kayak paddling trip on the Black River as part of paddle series events for 2026.
Listen to spooky stories by the light of a campfire as you roast s'mores and enjoy refreshments.
Be an extra early riser and take a unique moonlit hike to Bald Knob overlook on Pinnacle Trail.
Would you like to hand out candy at Haunted Island Halloween? Register here to be part of our Trunk-or-Treat event! See below for more details.
Join South Carolina State Parks and Girls Who Hike SC for a 2.5-hour hike and phone photography workshop
Poinsett
Join SC State Parks and Girls Who Hike SC for a supportive, beginner-friendly Camping for Women class.
Baker Creek
Join us for a Halloween 5K race at Baker Creek State Park!
Celebrate Halloween with a 5K at Croft State Park. Wear your best Halloween costume!
Lee
How many artesian wells are there at Lee State Park?
Want to spend the night in the Atalaya castle? Well, here is your chance! Join us for a night of fun-filled adventure!
Come and join us on the 246thAnniversary of the Battle of Blackstocks for a special Ranger Guided Battlefield Hike!
Have you ever seen a beaver dam up close? Ever got to sit on it and really look at it, feel it, maybe ever smell it?
Join us for a TOTALLY silent nighttime walk as darkness settles over the forest and beach.
Join South Carolina State Parks and Girls Who Hike SC for a 2.5-hour hike and phone photography workshop.
Historic farming practices at Oconee Station.
Get into the Christmas Spirit with an exhilarating 5K run through Sesquicentennial State Park!
Join us for the Fun Nun Run 5K at May Forest State Park on May 1, 2027
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