May Forest State Park

South Carolina State Park · Charleston County

Entrance feeFree
CountyCharleston
CampingDay use only
DirectionsOfficial SC State Parks page

About May Forest State Park

Twenty-three acres on Charleston Harbor with 756 feet of shoreline, a moss-draped entrance drive and a screened gazebo at the water's edge. A chapel with stained glass from the 1890s stands beside the former Sisters of Charity motherhouse, open for tours.

Amenities & facilities

Entrance fee

Free entry — Free admission.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grounds only.

Hours as published by SC State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Phone803-734-0156

Address424 Fort Johnson RD, Charleston, SC 29412

Upcoming events at May Forest State Park

Event details and registration are on the SC State Parks calendar.

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