Hunting Island Lighthouse

Category: Historical landmark

Address: 2555 Sea Island Pkwy, St Helena Island, SC 29920, USA

Phone: +18438382011

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: 10AM–5PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Gaerith Hall

Oct 8, 2022

It was closed.

Preston Rachel

Oct 6, 2022

We did not go up because it was closed off but it was still cool to see and read the history on.

Jeffrey Downs

Oct 4, 2022

Hopefully the light house opens back up soon. Nice big Beach

Wendy Graham

Oct 3, 2022

Pretty place for a walk. Helpful staff as well 👌

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Questions & Answers

Are the beaches going to be open on Saturday July 11 and Sunday July 12 ?

Jenny Laney | Oct 8, 2020
Christina Bealler | Oct 8, 2020

Not at this time.

Is the lighthouse open for visiting?

Janet Pelfrey | Oct 8, 2020
Ruth | Oct 8, 2020

Its not currently open but when I visited last week they said it would open up after father's day but to only 6 people at a time to go up in the lighthouse.

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Is the lighthouse open for climbing during the month of June?

Anna Grant | May 11, 2022
Will Hall | May 11, 2022

It will be closed for maintenance for some time. Their website will update you on when it's available to climb. In the meantime, the visitor center for the park has a video of what the view looks like

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We are visiting from MN. Is it worth stopping at Hunting Island State Park on our way to Savannah if the lighthouse isn't open?

Liz Mueller | Oct 8, 2021
Carol Threet | Oct 8, 2021

Yes worth it. It has the building below open with info

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Is the lighthouse open?

Liz Mueller | Oct 8, 2021
Sabrina Huskins | Oct 8, 2021

Yes

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Is the lighthouse open for climbing?

Edla Stevens | Oct 8, 2021
Exploring The Low Country | Oct 8, 2021

I believe you need a reservation I would call the park

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Are the beaches open yet , Aug 21 and 22?

Sandy Billingsley | Oct 8, 2020
Myrenthia Blevins | Oct 8, 2020

Yep. They have flooding issues with the parking lots occassionally. I suggest checking their website on the day in question. Lighthouse tours must be booked in advance. Again, on their website.

Will the beach be open this Weekend

Julian Heard | Oct 8, 2020
Dallas Sellers | Oct 8, 2020

Not sure, we don't live there.

Are the potholes filled in as of Friday June 26 2020

Elizabeth Juliano | Oct 8, 2020
Buddy Barone | Oct 8, 2020

Definitely not My Ranger barely made it

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Can you get refunds?

Wyatt Thompson | Oct 8, 2020
Ron Holzkamp | Oct 8, 2020

You can get a rain check.

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Have they built the pier back yet?

darlene mcgee | Oct 9, 2019
Henry Haby | Oct 9, 2019

When I was there during the first week of April it was still closed off for maintenance.

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What parking lot is closest to light house?

Kim McClanahan | Oct 9, 2019
ashley Castillo | Oct 9, 2019

I believe the light house is at North Beach

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Hiw big is the oil can at the bottom of the steps that had to be carried up the stairs

stephen berkhouse | Oct 9, 2018
Brian Witkus | Oct 9, 2018

Yes it is 50 pounds. I had pictures of the oil can.

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can you go to the top of the light house

bobby roberts | Oct 9, 2018
Tiger Phillips | Oct 9, 2018

Yes. You climb all the way up to the top observation landing right under the light. It cost $2:00 to get your ticket to be able to climb. The tickets can be held onto n put to remember as a keepsake.

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Is there a fee for the light house

Norman Haywood | Oct 9, 2018
Fay Webb | Oct 9, 2018

Yes, I think it's only a couple dollars

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Can you see it at night

Becky Godfrey | Oct 9, 2018
Jared Slice | Oct 9, 2018

If you have a special reason and take it to the park staff they are usually more than happy to help you otherwise no

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Is the fresnel lens on display on loan from the Vermilion Ohio Maritime Museum?

Irene Mitiska | Oct 9, 2018
Gary Lawson | Oct 9, 2018

No clue

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