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PARK CLOSINGS & UPDATES
PARK CLOSINGS & UPDATES
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Just as some of you have experienced in your own communities, our state parks
have seen significant impacts from Hurricane Helene. As a result, while cleanup
and recovery efforts continue, the following parks remain CLOSED:
* Jones Gap
The following parks are OPEN with some closed areas. Please view the individual
park pages on this website for more details:
* Caesars Head (Caesars Head restrooms and overlook are open from 9 a.m. to 6
p.m. Trail access is limited. The only trails that are cleared are: Wildcat
Wayside, Frank Coggins and Raven Cliff to the overlook. Trails are open from
9 a.m. until 5 p.m. All other trails remain closed.)
* Croft (The playground and most trails remain closed temporarily. Please visit
the Maps and Brochures section of our website to see which trails are
currently open, and read the Park News section of the Croft website for more
info.)
* Hamilton Branch (Open portions of the park include: campsites 1-60, the boat
ramp and playground. The General Store (park office & retail) will be open
9am-5pm, daily. All other campsites and picnic shelters will remain closed
while cleanup continues.)
* Hickory Knob (The following areas remain closed: 300 Section of the lodge and
300 section dock, Mt. Carmel and McCormick Rooms, and Beaver Run trail.)
* Kings Mountain (Some trails are open to the public. See trail map here.)
* Lake Greenwood (Open portions of the park include the campground, the
Drummond Center, Terraces, and Wall, Shelter 2 day-use area and Boat Ramp,
and Shelter 3. The following areas remain closed at this time; hiking trails,
Shelter 1 including the playground and fishing pier, Shelter 2 bathroom and
dock, and the area of Shelter 4.)
* Redcliffe Plantation (Ranger-guided house tours have resumed. These are by
reservation only. There is no grounds access to the park.)
Next time you visit our parks, keep in mind that areas of downed trees and
cleared debris represent not only the immense power of the storm, but also the
commitment and resilience of park staff. They are working tirelessly to ensure
conditions are safe for visitors, and they look forward to welcoming you back to
the parks.
Thank you for your understanding and patience! 💚
As always, stay tuned to our social media and website at
www.SouthCarolinaParks.com. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We
will update this alert as conditions change.
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FIRST DAY HIKES
PARK NEWS
What better way to kick off the New Year than with a visit to one of our South
Carolina State Parks!
On New Year’s Day, the South Carolina State Park Service will once again be
celebrating with First Day Hikes. These hikes provide a means for individuals
and families to welcome the coming year in the outdoors, exercising and
connecting with nature. For many, it has become a tradition. Events include
traditional hikes, horseback rides, and 5Ks.
Share your 2025 First Day Hike moments with us by using #SCStateParks and
#FirstDayHikes on social media!
Visitors will receive a commemorative sticker and a car decal while supplies
last.
Check out a list of events below and visit our Program and Events page for all
events!**
* First Day Hikes- January 1, 2025
* Aiken
* Jungle Trail 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
* Compartment C from 2:30 p.m. until 4 p.m.
* Andrew Jackson 2 p.m. until 3 p.m.
* Barnwell from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.
* Battle of Musgrove Mill self-guided hike 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
* Battle of Rivers Bridge from 11 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.
* Caesars Head (pre-registration required)
* Wildcat Wayside from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
* Raven Cliff Falls from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
* Calhoun Falls from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
* Cheraw from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.
* Chester from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.
* Colleton from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
* Colonial Dorchester from 10:00 a.m. until 11 a.m.
* Croft from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
* Devils Fork First Day 5K Ranger Run from 10 a.m. until Noon. Register here.
* Dreher Island from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
* Edisto Beach from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.
* Goodale from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
* Hampton Plantation from 11:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.
* Hickory Knob from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
* Hunting Island from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. and also 10:00 a.m. until
11:00 a.m. Register here.
* Huntington Beach from 10:00 a.m. until Noon.
* Keowee-Toxaway from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
* Kings Mountain from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
* Lake Hartwell from 10:30 a.m. until noon
* Lake Warren from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
* Lake Wateree from 8 a.m. unt 10 a.m.
* Landsford Canal from 12 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.
* Lee
* First Day Hike from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
* First Day Horseback Ride from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
* Little Pee Dee from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
* May Forest from 10 a.m. until Noon. Register here.
* Myrtle Beach from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
* Oconee from noon to 1 p.m.
* Oconee Station from 10 a.m. until noon
* Paris Mountain from Noon until 1:30 and also 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
* Poinsett
* Coquina Trail 10 a.m. to Noon
* Scout Trail 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
* Rose Hill Resistance Run from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Register here.
* Sadlers Creek from 10 a.m. until noon
* Santee
* Sinkhole Pond Nature Trail Noon until 1 p.m.
* Limestone Nature Trail 11 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.
* Sesquicentennial from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and also 1:30 p.m. until 3
p.m.
* Table Rock from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. and also from 1 p.m. until 3
p.m. Register here.
* Woods Bay from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
* First Day Plunge
* Friends of Paris Mountain Paris Plunge at 11 a.m. Register, here.
* Friends of Hunting Island Pelican Plunge at 1 p.m. Register, here.
**Please note there may be other events that are listed later. Check
our Programs & Events, or contact the park you are interested in, directly.
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