Horry County, SC Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Operable RV on private lot
- Not banned by county
- Junked/unregistered rec vehicle
- Remove, enclose or screen
- Rear-yard junked vehicle
- Allowed if fully canvas-covered
- Governing rule
- Horry Code Sec. 10-28
- First-offense fine
- $200-$500 misdemeanor
Summary
Horry County has no blanket ban on keeping an operable, licensed RV, boat or trailer on your own private lot in the unincorporated county. But a junked, wrecked or unregistered recreation vehicle visible from a street or neighbor must be removed, enclosed or screened. Cities add stricter yard-storage rules.
No person shall park, store or keep any junked, wrecked or abandoned vehicles on any public or private property visible from any public or private street or right-of-way or from neighboring property.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 88).
Full Breakdown
In unincorporated Horry County the Junk, Debris and Common Nuisance Ordinance is the controlling rule for recreational vehicles. It does not prohibit storing a road-ready, currently registered RV, boat trailer or camper on your property. It does target vehicles that are dilapidated, scrapped, or lack current tags: those count as junked and must be removed, placed in an enclosed building, or screened from view. One junked vehicle may sit in the rear yard only if entirely concealed by a canvas cover. On public streets, Myrtle Beach separately bans storing campers and RVs for lodging or dead storage over 24 hours. Incorporated cities impose their own zoning limits on yard storage of major recreational equipment.
Violations & Fines
County junk-vehicle violations are misdemeanors: first offense $200-$500 and up to 30 days jail, or 40 hours community service; repeat offenses carry higher fines and mandatory jail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park my boat trailer in my driveway in unincorporated Horry County?
What makes a recreation vehicle 'junked' under county code?
Sources & Official References
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