Myrtle Beach State Park

Highlights

A rare South Carolina winter beach ride where ocean views matter more than mileage.

Riding

This ride is all about the setting. The mileage is not the headline; the headline is being on horseback beside the Atlantic, with surf, open sand, and a winter coastline that feels completely different from inland trail country.

Rideable terrain

1 miles

Trailer parking

Trailer arrival is handled through the park under its seasonal horse-access program, and riders should expect permit-based entry rather than year-round equestrian infrastructure.

Horse regulations

Horseback access is limited to the third Saturday in November through the last day of February. A seasonal horse permit is required, daily park admission still applies, horses are not allowed on roads or overnight, and current negative Coggins documentation is required.

Getting here

Use 4401 South Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29575 as your planning address and expect the coordinate pin to reflect the primary rider access point. Trailer arrival is handled through the park under its seasonal horse-access program, and riders should expect permit-based entry rather than year-round equestrian infrastructure. Beach-ride logistics feel easiest when permits, timing, and tide-aware planning are handled in advance rather than at the gate.

Planning your visit

This is a wonderful editorial inclusion because it captures South Carolina’s coastal riding story in a very specific seasonal window. It is the kind of ride travelers plan around rather than stumble into.

Where to stay

Horse camping is not part of the experience here, and horses are not allowed overnight in the park. Myrtle Beach works best as a specialty seasonal outing paired with off-site lodging or a broader coastal getaway.