The S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is a cabinet agency assigned to operate and manage South Carolina’s 47 state parks, to market the state as a preferred vacation destination and to provide assistance to communities for parks, recreation and tourism development and promotion. The agency is perhaps most widely recognized for its leadership role in promoting and supporting South Carolina’s number one industry – tourism. 

 

SCPRT’s vision to enhance the economic well-being and improve the quality of life of all South Carolinians guides its operations, and provides a benchmark for hundreds of employees to measure their day-to-day contributions. It also is the basis for South Carolina's new Tourism Action Plan, a statement that projects a bright future if proper investments are made in tourism.  Details about the agency’s activities can be found throughout this website.

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State Parks Name July Photo Contest Winners
July winners have been named in the S.C. State Parks' 75th Anniversary photo contest.

S.C. State Parks Launch Junior Ranger Program
A Junior Ranger program for elementary-age children has been launched by the S.C. State Park Service.

Holiday Events Fill State Parks Calendar in November, December
The S.C. State Parks' 75th anniversary celebration continues with special holiday events.

SCPRT Adds .mobi Web Sites
SCPRT has launched mobile-enabled versions of two of its most-visited tourism and recreation Web sites.

South Carolina's Tourism Action Plan
Plan forecasts a bright future for South Carolina tourism if the state makes the right investment.