Ramsey Grove State Park Now Open in Georgetown County

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Georgetown, S.C. – Ramsey Grove State Park, the newest addition to South Carolina's state park system, is now open to the public as part of a limited soft opening. During this initial phase, park grounds are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except during scheduled South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR)-managed hunts.

Conveniently located near downtown Georgetown, Ramsey Grove is South Carolina’s 51st State Park to open to the public. The property is a historic plantation and hunting preserve on the Black River, offering 2,650 acres of historic grounds, a grove of live oaks, serene forests, and seven miles of trails.

“We are thrilled to welcome visitors to Ramsey Grove State Park to experience the beauty and reverence of this special place,” said Duane Parrish, director of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism. “As we continue to plan for additional facilities and features, the soft opening allows the public to explore the trails, discover rich history, and gain a deeper understanding of the region's cultural heritage.”

The park will be closed during scheduled SCDNR hunts on October 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, and 29-31; November 5-7 and 12-14; and December 11. Additional hunt dates may be added throughout the season. When hunts are scheduled, an alert will be added to southcarolinaparks.com/ramsey-grove and signage will be posted at the park entrance. Visitors are encouraged to check the website before making travel plans.

Today, the park's active waterfowl impoundment and vast loblolly pine forests support abundant wildlife, including migratory birds, whitetail deer, eastern wild turkey, red foxes, and alligators.

Ramsey Grove State Park is located at 852 Ramsey Grove Rd., Georgetown, SC 29440. Park admission is $8 for adults, $5 for SC seniors, $4 for children, and free for children 5 and under. Plan your adventure at southcarolinaparks.com/ramsey-grove.

For decades, SCE&G managed the property as a hunting preserve. The state of South Carolina acquired Ramsey Grove in a 2021 tax settlement with Dominion Energy. The property was transferred to the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism in 2023.