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Apache Pier

The longest wooden pier on the East Coast

  • 9700 Kings Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • 1,206 ft
  • $10/day
  • Official site
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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

The story of Apache Pier

Apache Pier holds the title of the longest wooden pier on the East Coast at 1,206 feet. Located at the Apache Family Campground in Myrtle Beach, this massive pier reaches far into the Atlantic, giving anglers access to deeper water and bigger fish. The pier is especially famous for king mackerel and cobia fishing, and hosts the annual Apache Pier King Mackerel Tournament.

Length today
1,206 ft
Fishing pass today
$10/day

4 entries

What happened, and when

  1. 1960s

    Built at Apache Campground

    Apache Pier was constructed as part of the Apache Family Campground, one of the largest oceanfront campgrounds on the East Coast.

  2. 1970s–80s

    Longest Pier Distinction

    At 1,206 feet, Apache Pier earned the distinction of being the longest wooden pier on the East Coast, a title it still holds today.

  3. 2000s

    Tournament Destination

    The pier became a premier tournament destination, with its annual King Mackerel Tournament drawing serious anglers from across the region.

  4. 2020s

    Continued Legacy

    Apache Pier remains a bucket-list destination for pier anglers, offering unmatched access to deep-water species.

The wider Grand Strand story

Every pier on this coast has been knocked down and rebuilt at least once. The Strand-wide timeline puts Apache Pier next to the storms and the piers that did not come back.

Strand timeline