Discover Hampton County, SC

Hampton County, located in the South Carolina Lowcountry, is a successful blend of its historic past and progressive future.  The area is conveniently located within driving distance of Charleston, Columbia, Hilton Head Island and Savannah, Georgia.  Hampton County also offers easy access to the excitement of the Atlantic Ocean and Carolina Sea Islands.

Hampton County has a rich heritage dating back to the Native American Indians, Revolutionary War and Civil War that is documented at historical sites and in displays at county and town museums.

Hampton County well known for its hunting, fishing and beautiful outdoors is a sportsman’s paradise.  The principal species are white-tailed deer, wild turkey, bob-white quail and mourning doves. Fishing varieties include large mouth bass, catfish, striped bass and bream.

Hampton County is home to the oldest continuing festival in South Carolina each June with the Hampton County Watermelon Festival. This week long event was first held in 1939 to celebrate the county’s famous watermelons.

Hampton County invites you to visit, meet the friendly people who make this home and discover what makes our county a special place where history, natural beauty and southern charm meet.

Are you an artist, craftsman, weaver, wood carver, sculptor, painter, musician, potter, candle maker, quilter, soap maker, baker, jewelry maker, or any other artisan of handmade goods? We want YOU! It’s not too late to register to participate in the upcoming Ag + Art Tour 2025.

The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is a free, self-guided tour of farms and markets featuring local artisans at every stop! During the tour visitors have the opportunity to see first-hand where their food comes from, watch artists in action and purchase their works, enjoy the melodies of local musicians, and learn more about rural life. The tour is the largest free farm and art tour in the nation with over 150,000 visitors participating since 2012.

Hampton County will be featuring the AG & Art Tour on May 3, 2025. Click to learn more or to sign up.

Welcome to Our Newest Members

One Step At A Time
Mental Health Counseling Services
swb.onestep23@gmail.com

Loved Ones In Home Care
In-Home Care & Personal Nursing Services
vstewart@loihc.com

MiraSol Health
Non-Profit Serious Illness, End of Life & Grief Provider
lking@mirasolhealth.org

Lowcountry Food Bank
Equitable, Dignified, Consistent Access to Food
kmoore@lcfbank.org

Lowcountry Legal Volunteers
Fee Legal Services to Qualifying Low-Income Families
executivedirector@lclv.org

Community Profile & Street Map

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