Explore on your own

The following places in our area are permanently protected and open to the public.

Some properties are owned by state, local and private groups, or outright by the Open Land Trust.  In some cases, properties have been transferred to government agencies or other nonprofits for long-term ownership and care.

Before you visit, be sure to check current hours and availability. Many Wildlife Management Areas close at certain times of year for private hunts or wildlife conservation purposes.

Bear Island Wildlife Management Area

SCDNR

Green Pond, Colleton County

Coosaw Sea Island Cotton Heritage Preserve

SCDNR

Coosaw Island, Beaufort County

Coosawhatchie Heritage Preserve & Wildlife Management Area

SCDNR

Gillisonville, Jasper County

Crystal Lake Park

Beaufort County

Lady’s Island, Beaufort County

Cypress Wetlands

Town of Port Royal

Port Royal, Beaufort County

Donnelley Wildlife Management Area

SCDNR

Green Pond, Colleton County

Oyster Factory Park

Beaufort County, Town of Bluffton & Open Land Trust

Bluffton, Beaufort County

Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County

Old Sheldon Woods

Open Land Trust

Yemassee, Beaufort County

Whitehall Park

Beaufort County, City of Beaufort & Open Land Trust

Lady’s Island, Beaufort County

Widgeon Point

Beaufort County

Lemon Island, Beaufort County

Webb Wildlife Center and Management Area

SCDNR

Garnett, Hampton County

Helpful Apps

Enhance your exploration with these apps designed to help you interpret your experience.

Merlin Bird ID

Identify the birds you see or hear.

eBird

Find birds, share sightings, and track your lists of birds.

Picture This

Use your phone's camera to identify plants and flowers.

Don’t Forget!

Bug spray, sun screen, hat, binoculars, water bottle, snacks, camera, backpack, hiking/walking shoes.