Isle of Palms County Park
Isle of Palms County Park offers beautiful ocean frontage with lifeguards on duty seasonally along a beachfront designated swimming area.
Park Amenities
- Boardwalks and accessible ramps
- Lifeguards
- Beach chair and umbrella rentals*
- Dressing area
- Ice cream, drinks, and snacks
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Sand volleyball court
- Picnic area and grills (first-come, first served)
- Outdoor showers (no soap or shampoo allowed)
- Beach-accessible wheelchairs available
*In accordance with a City of Isle of Palms ordinance, all beach rental equipment must be picked up and paid for at the retail area and returned there after use.
Park Hours & Fees
Park Hours
- January - April: 10 a.m. - Sunset
- May - Labor Day: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- September - December: 10 a.m. - Sunset
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day
LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Weekends only: May 23 – May 25 (Memorial Day)
- Daily: May 30 – August 14
- Weekends only: August 15 – September 27
SNACK CART & CHAIR/UMBRELLA RENTAL SCHEDULE
- Weekends only: May 23 – May 25 (Memorial Day)
- Daily: May 30 – August 14
- Weekends only: August 15 – September 27
Due to limited parking, visitors are encouraged to arrive early, carpool when possible, and expect delays entering the parking lot. Due to limited turning radius during our busy periods, we are unable to accommodate bus traffic on weekends, April 1 - Labor Day.
Parking
Standard Vehicles
Gold pass members park for free year-round.
- January & February: $5
- March: $5 Monday-Friday and $10 Saturday-Sunday
- April: $10
- May-Labor Day: $10 Monday-Friday and $15 Saturday-Sunday (Note: $15 per vehicle pricing on Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day)
- September: $10
- October: $5 Monday-Friday and $10 Saturday-Sunday
- November & December: $5
Other
- RV/Campers: $20 daily parking
- Walk-Ins/Bicyclists: free admission
- School Groups: Please call 843-795-4386
Due to limited parking, visitors are encouraged to arrive early, carpool when possible, and expect delays entering the parking lot. Due to limited turning radius during our busy periods, we are unable to accommodate bus traffic on weekends, April 1 - Labor Day.
Chair/Umbrella Rentals
- Beach chair: $10 per day
- Beach umbrella: $15 per day
- Two chairs & one umbrella: $30 per day
Photo ID is required for beach chair/umbrella and wheelchair rentals. In accordance with a City of Isle of Palms ordinance, all beach rental equipment must be picked up and paid for at the retail area and returned there after use.