The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Hilton Head, South Carolina (SC)

September 5, 2021 Misti Hsu

Long known as a golfer's paradise, Hilton Head Island is heaven for any type of sports enthusiast. Tennis, volleyball, polo, championship golf on some of the best fairways in the United States - those are just a few athletic options. In fact, the island plays host to many prestigious sporting events throughout the year. All of it surrounded by sunny beaches and lush greenery. In between games or matches, explore Hilton Head's natural wonders. The Sea Pines Forest Preserve offers a close-up look at a swamp without having to get mucky. Raised boardwalks provide a protected path for pedestrians. And don't miss the colorful Harbourtown Lighthouse, the island's icon. Choose from a number of first-class resorts and hotels to experience it all.
Restaurants in Hilton Head

1. Hilton Head Island Birding Trail

Hilton Head, SC +1 843-636-3986 http://www.hiltonheadislandbirdingtrail.org/
Excellent
82%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Hilton Head Island Birding Trail

2. Lowcountry Celebration Park

94 Pope Ave, Hilton Head, SC 29928-4710 http://hiltonheadislandsc.gov
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Lowcountry Celebration Park

3. Hilton Head Island Bike Trails

1 Chamber of Commerce Dr, Hilton Head, SC 29928-3573 +1 800-523-3373 http://www.hiltonheadisland.org/biking/biking-on-hilton-head-island/
Excellent
87%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
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5.0 based on 3,141 reviews

Hilton Head Island Bike Trails

Reviewed By JoniSBrown - Charlotte, United States

My favorite thing to do in Sea Pines, where is do vacation rentals, is to ride bikes, walk or run the trail system. They are well maintained, well marked and long enough to satisfy any level of exercise ability. A great way to spend time with friends and family.

4. Gregg Russell Harbour Town Playground

140 Lighthouse Rd, Hilton Head, SC 29928-4352 http://www.seapines.com/resort_activities/harbour_town/playground.aspx
Excellent
83%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
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5.0 based on 118 reviews

Gregg Russell Harbour Town Playground

Reviewed By podrozniczka60 - New Jersey, United States

For parents and grandparents it is easy to park here and for kids so much to do and enjoy. Spending time with children on Hilton Head Island this is a destination to visit at least once.

5. Sea Pines Forest Preserve

Southwest tip of island accessible via U.S. 278, South End, Hilton Head, SC 29926 +1 843-671-1343 http://www.SeaPinesForestPreserve.org
Excellent
63%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,231 reviews

Sea Pines Forest Preserve

Walk through mushy swamps on elevated boardwalks at this 400-acre nature preserve.

Reviewed By VerdiA - Duluth, United States

Sea Pines Forest Preserve is a great family outing, it has terrific and extensive bike trails, beaches, rental homes, and great places to eat as well as sights to see. There is a fee to enter but I understand it is for the upkeep and reforestation project. You can rent bikes and have them deliver them to your rental, beach and umbrella rental as well. You can also ride your bike on the beach. The pristine forest is well maintained and kept.

6. Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge

Pinckney Wildlife Refuge Rd, Hilton Head, SC 29926 +1 912-652-4415 http://www.fws.gov/pinckneyisland/
Excellent
60%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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4.5 based on 940 reviews

Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge

Encompassing four islands and 4,000 acres, the refuge aims to preserve and protect endangered natural habitats and species. At 1,200 acres, Pinckney is the largest of the refuge's islands and the only one open to the public.

Reviewed By justinw421

have comfortable walking shows, this place has a ton of walking paths, tons of birds and aviary life, they have a alligator in the ibis pond, lots to look at, tons of wetlands, be prepared for physical exertion, there is no restrooms, no water. There are a ton of mosquitoes, be forewarned, they will; swarm you, if you stop for even a second, cover yourself, and use repellent liberally.

7. Coligny Beach

1 Coligny Circle, Hilton Head, SC 29928-6405 https://hiltonheadislandsc.gov/ourisland/Parks/parksandfacdetails.cfm?FacilityID=25
Excellent
67%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4,141 reviews

Coligny Beach

Reviewed By woodyt2014 - Dover, United States

This is a beautiful beach with white sand the life guards are very watchful and friendly the town provides clean restrooms shower and changing stalls along with hanging porch swings and seating if you have small ones they will love the fountain

8. Singleton Beach

Hilton Head, SC
Excellent
63%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
7%
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4.5 based on 59 reviews

Singleton Beach

Reviewed By ShariH81

We stayed at a condo on Singleton Beach for the week before Memorial Day and spent most of our waking hours on the beach walking, riding our bikes, relaxing or people watching. We LOVE this area. The beach is wide & we were able to walk and ride our bikes for a long distance in both directions. While there are a few parks providing public access to this beach, it was not too congested while we were there. It was nice to see people of all ages enjoying the sun, water, sand and nice breeze. There were a few people fishing off of the beach, but not near others. We watched 2 catch small sharks and another battle something that we presume was a stingray though, after 25 min. of watching, we didn't see if he ever reeled his catch in. We were there during the time period that the loggerhead turtles come onto the beach to nest. Each morning, we were on the beach early & saw tracks, but missed seeing any turtles. Next time, we'll go out during the nightly high tide regardless of the early hour. We enjoyed exploring the area where the ocean water pours into a marsh (seeing the masses of fiddler crabs) and seeing clams during low tide down the beach quite a ways near Mitchelville Freedom Park. We hope to return to Hilton Head again and will plan on staying at a condo on Singleton Beach again.

9. Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina

1 Shelter Cove Ln Palmetto Dunes Resort, Hilton Head, SC 29928-3587 +1 888-322-8745 [email protected] http://www.sheltercovehiltonhead.com
Excellent
58%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,245 reviews

Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort's Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina is Hilton Head Island's largest deep-water yacht basin. Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina offers waterfront dining, shopping and spectacular sunsets over Broad Creek. Also enjoy seasonal live music and events. Shelter Cove Harbour is also home to HarbourFest, an island tradition for over 25 years. HarbourFest takes place mid-June through mid-August with a special fireworks display on select Tuesday nights.Guests at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina can enjoy a variety of activities, water sports, crabbing, fishing, sailing, dinner cruises and much more.

Reviewed By podrozniczka60 - New Jersey, United States

The beautiful Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina always make a nice destination especially walking from the Palmetto Dunes villas. The boats look the part adding to the marine charm of this area. There is a boating store at the end of walking promenade and many boats offer charters and rentals. Visitors stroll here, bikers bike, during Thanksgiving weekend a "choo-choo train" shuttle was a major attraction for the kids. There are several good restaurants in the immediate area. Fun destination with so much to do.

10. Mitchelville Freedom Park

10 Fish Haul Creek, Hilton Head, SC 29926-2808 +1 864-848-3821 https://www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov/ourisland/Parks/parksandfacdetails.cfm?FacilityID=33
Excellent
63%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 384 reviews

Mitchelville Freedom Park

Reviewed By U1568UAjeffreym - Hilton Head, United States

This park, formerly Fish Haul Park, is a combination of historical displays on the Civil War era Mitchelville Community of former African American slaves and a nature park with a board walk into a salt marsh (a great place to catch a cool breeze on a hot day) and a stretch of beach on Port Royal Sound which is among the island's best locations for birding. We visit almost monthly and have seen everything from eagles and osprey to sandpipers, wimbrel and black skimmers.

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