Huntington Beach State Park
16148 Ocean Hwy, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
2,500 acres · 4 miles of trails
Murrells Inlet's 2,500-acre Huntington Beach State Park permits leashed dogs on 3 miles of beach and trails, with shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Avoid Atalaya Castle with pets. Ticks are common, so check your dog after hikes.
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- Park
- Huntington Beach State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
- Coordinates
- 33.5117, -79.0644
- Size
- 2,500 acres
- Trail miles
- 4
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.9 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 4,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 2,500 acres of room
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Dog policy
2,500-acre park with 3 miles of beach, salt marsh, Atalaya Castle. Leashed dogs welcome (NOT in Atalaya).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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