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Darrah Hall

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina · Beaufort County · Visitor Center

Darrah Hall is the oldest building on the campus of the Penn Center, and is the park's base of operations for the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District.

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Darrah Hall

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High81°F
Avg Low66°F
Peak Rain Chance48%
Humidity67%
UV (avg)8
Air Quality50 · Good
Today
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Light Drizzle
79°/72°
💧 20%🌬 14mph
6:16 AM8:23 PM
Mon
Violent Rain
79°/73°
💧 32%🌬 8mph
6:16 AM8:24 PM
Tue
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Heavy Drizzle
81°/68°
💧 48%🌬 13mph
6:15 AM8:24 PM
Wed
Partly Cloudy
80°/61°
💧 13%🌬 13mph
6:15 AM8:25 PM
Thu
☀️
Clear
88°/57°
💧 2%🌬 7mph
6:15 AM8:26 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Darrah Hall

Darrah Hall is the oldest building on the campus of the Penn Center, and is the park's base of operations for the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District.

How to Get There

Darrah Hall is located in the Southwest Corner of the Penn Center campus. Drive out Highway 21/Sea Island Parkway as if you are going to Hunting Island State Park. Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The main entrance to Penn Center will be on the right, follow the signs to Darrah Hall.

Driving directions (Google Maps) →

Plan Your Visit to Darrah Hall

Heading to Darrah Hall? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Darrah Hall?

No central reservation system listed for Darrah Hall. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10089502) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Darrah Hall?

Darrah Hall is located in the Southwest Corner of the Penn Center campus. Drive out Highway 21/Sea Island Parkway as if you are going to Hunting Island State Park. Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The main entrance to Penn Center will be on the right, follow the signs to Darrah Hall.

How do I contact Darrah Hall?

You can reach the park at email: reer_information@nps.gov.