Hunting

Hunting in South Carolina

Discover 22 state parks offering hunting in South Carolina

Status: ⚠ Limited

Hunting is only allowed in designated parks or requires special permits.

Important: South Carolina state parks are closed to hunting; state law allows hunting only in areas designated as Game Management Areas (SC State Parks and S.C. Code § 51-3-145, as of October 2026).

Official South Carolina Hunting Information

Always verify current regulations with local authorities before planning your hunt.

22 State Parks

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South Carolina State Parks with Hunting

Aiken State Park

Barnwell State Park

Caesars Head State Park

Colleton State Park

Croft State Park

Lake Jocassee waterfall and kayaker South Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains

Devils Fork State Park

Givhans Ferry State Park

H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area

Hamilton Branch State Park

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Hampton Plantation State Historic Site

Hickory Knob State Resort Park

Hunting Island lighthouse surrounded by palmetto trees at golden hour sunset

Hunting Island State Park

Huntington Beach State Park

Keowee-Toxaway State Park

Lake Greenwood State Park

Lake Warren State Park

Lee State Park

Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area

Oconee Station State Historic Site

Pine Island State Park

Poinsett State Park

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Sesquicentennial State Park

❓ Hunting in South Carolina — FAQ

Is hunting allowed in South Carolina state parks?

Hunting in South Carolina state parks is limited — it is typically restricted to specific parks, managed hunts, quotas, or special permits rather than open across the park system. South Carolina state parks are closed to hunting; state law allows hunting only in areas designated as Game Management Areas (SC State Parks and S.C. Code § 51-3-145, as of October 2026). Always verify current regulations with the official agency before hunting.