South Carolina: Made for Vacation.
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The South Carolina 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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SC Department of Parks,
Recreation & Tourism

1205 Pendleton St
Columbia, SC 29201

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What's New

Creative Partnership Opportunity
SCPRT invites the tourism industry to become more active partners in the operation of South Carolina Welcome Centers.

S.C. State Parks Introduce Value-Added Park Passport Plus
In addition to free admission at state parks, the new passport offers other valuable benefits.

SCPRT Recommends 12 Trail Projects for Federal Grants
Projects are in Abbeville, Barnwell, Berkeley, Charleston, Greenville, Lexington, Pickens, Sumter and York counties.

Waccamaw Grand Strand Tourism Development Plan now available
The strategy recommends seven major projects to help the region meet its tourism potential.

2010 Food Festival Calendar
Fun food festivals honor South Carolina grown favorites as peaches, okra, watermelon and even chitlins.