Beaufort County, SC

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• Hilton Head » Find hotels in Hilton Head, SC
• Hunting Island

Parks and recreation areas

• Audubon Newhall Preserve

  This interesting and unusual inland park on Hilton Head Island has a number of nice hiking trails winding their way through the woods, with benches along the way. Near the center you will find a scenic pond and a wetland.

• Coligny Beach Park

  In the heart of downtown Hilton Head, Coligny Beach Park provides public beach access in the midst of a major shopping area. Conveniences such as restrooms, showers, and vending machines will be found here. Beach equipment may be rented here during the tourist season.

• Driessen Beach Park

  This wooded location provides parking and beach access. Showers and restrooms are available here. The forested land around it provides a nice break from the heavily-developed portions of Hilton Head.

• Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park

  South Carolina's second-oldest city has a wonderful historic downtown district, anchored by the Chambers Waterfront Park. From here, you can get a great view of the river as you stroll along or enjoy the swings.

• Hunting Island State Park

  This popular park is a large barrier island with a historic 1859 lighthouse as its centerpiece and a semi-tropical abundance of plants and wildlife. Plenty of beaches and hiking trails will keep you occupied during your visit.

• New River Trail

  According to this trail's brochure, “It takes work to get there, but it's well worth it.” This little-known piece of the East Coast Greenway passes through some wonderful scenic and historic areas. The south end of this unpaved rail-trail terminates at the New River.

• Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge

  Thousands of people zoom across this little island every day on their way to Hilton Head, but only a few of them stop to visit. Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge offers plenty of gravel roads and grassy dikes for walking, bicycling, and nature observation. Miles and miles of hiking trails offer opportunity for wildlife observation. The south side of the island features the C. C. Haigh, Jr. Boat Landing, with a picnic area and a popular fishing pier. Several smaller islands are included in this wildlife refuge, but they are not open to public use.

• Victoria Bluff Heritage Preserve

  Located only minutes from Hilton Head Island, the Victoria Bluff Heritage Preserve in Beaufort County provides a great place to escape from the crowds and enjoy nature. Fire beaks serve as hiking trails through the pine-saw palmetto flatwoods community.

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