Myrtle Beach State Park Pier
Fish in a maritime forest setting
- 4401 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
- 750 ft
- $5/day (+ park admission)
- Official site
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The story of Myrtle Beach State Park Pier
Myrtle Beach State Park Pier offers a unique fishing experience set within one of the last undeveloped stretches of oceanfront on the Grand Strand. The 750-foot pier is surrounded by a maritime forest and pristine beach, providing a more natural setting than the commercial piers. State park admission is required, but the peaceful atmosphere and excellent fishing make it worth the visit.
- Length today
- 750 ft
- Fishing pass today
- $5/day (+ park admission)
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What happened, and when
1930s
CCC Construction
Myrtle Beach State Park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, making it one of the oldest state parks in South Carolina.
1960s
Pier Addition
The fishing pier was added to the state park, giving visitors access to ocean fishing in a natural setting.
2000s
Nature Preserve
The park's maritime forest became recognized as one of the last remaining examples of this ecosystem on the Grand Strand.
2020s
Natural Escape
Today the pier offers a peaceful alternative to the commercial piers, surrounded by nature trails and pristine beach.
The wider Grand Strand story
Every pier on this coast has been knocked down and rebuilt at least once. The Strand-wide timeline puts Myrtle Beach State Park Pier next to the storms and the piers that did not come back.