Mid-island access flanked by the Chaplin Linear Park wetlands - sunrise photographers' pick, with egrets in the tidal lagoons.
Burkes Beach
- Dogs
- Leashed dogs are fine
Small, undeveloped access by the creek, and it follows the same town beach ordinance. Watch the signage at the Fish Haul Creek end, where the shorebird rules are stricter.
Burkes Beach offers mid-island access to the Atlantic, bordered by the Chaplin Linear Park wetlands. Many sunrise photographers come here for the egrets in the tidal lagoons. This free beach on Hilton Head Island provides a peaceful start to any day.