State Park Pass
South Carolina State Park
Annual Pass 2026
Complete guide to South Carolina's state park annual pass - fees, inclusions, senior and disabled discounts, breakeven visit calculations, and most visited parks. South Carolina's Annual Pass covers day-use access to all 47 state parks. From the mountain foothills to Atlantic barrier island parks, SC state parks showcase the state's extraordinary natural diversity. The pass is excellent value given SC's $5-$10 daily park fees.
$50 Annual Pass
Disabled Pass: FREE
Pays off in 10 visits
2026 Pass Quick Facts
- South Carolina State Parks Annual Pass
Verified 2026
Annual Pass
$50
South Carolina State Parks Annual Pass
Senior Rate
$25
50% off regular price
Disabled Pass
FREE
Free for qualifying disabled persons
Breakeven
10
visits to pay for itself
Value Calculator
Is the South Carolina Pass Worth It?
Breakeven Point
10
visits
At an average day-use fee of $5 per visit,
the $50 South Carolina State Parks Annual Pass pays for itself after just 10 visits.
If you visit South Carolina state parks more than 10 times per year, you save money every single time.
Avg Day-Use Fee
$5
per visit (saved)
10 Visits/Year
+$0
saved
20 Visits/Year
+$50
saved vs. daily fees
Pass Inclusions
What Does the South Carolina Pass Cover?
The following activities and facilities are covered (or not covered) by the South Carolina State Parks Annual Pass.
Hiking
Included
Swimming
Included
Camping
Extra Fee
Boat Launch
Not Included
Fee Schedule
South Carolina State Park Pass Pricing
| Pass Type | Annual Fee | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State Parks Annual Pass | $50.00 | Base rate |
| Senior Pass 62+ or 65+ | $25.00 | 50% off |
| Disabled Pass Qualifying disability | FREE | 100% off |
Park System Facts
South Carolina State Park System
47
State Parks
80,000
Total Acres
Top Destinations
Most Visited South Carolina State Parks
These parks see the highest visitation and where the annual pass pays off fastest:
1
Huntington Beach State Park
2
Myrtle Beach State Park
3
Table Rock State Park
4
Caesars Head State Park
5
Congaree Swamp (adjacent NP)
Important Notes
South Carolina Pass Details
Senior pass (65+) is 50% off. SC residents with disabilities receive a free annual pass. Huntington Beach State Park is considered one of the top birding spots on the East Coast. Camping fees and cabin rentals are separate. The annual pass is a great value for Myrtle Beach area residents.
Source: South Carolina State Parks (southcarolinaparks.com).
Pass fees and inclusions verified 2026. Always confirm current pricing directly with the agency before purchasing.