South Carolina Parks and Recreation Areas with Wildlife Watching

Fort Moultrie's history covers 171 years of seacoast defense, including the first decisive victory in the American Revolution and the firing onto Fort Sumter during the first battle of the Civil War. The third Fort Moultrie, built in 1809, stands today. By touring the fort, visitors can see how coastal defenses have evolved. read more...

Phone: 843-883-3123   Price Range: $1 - $5   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Sullivan's Island   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Kayaking, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Fort Moultrie

The Ninety Six National Historic Site is an area of unique historical significance. The unusual name was given by early traders in the 1700's because they mistakenly believed it was the estimated number of miles to the Cherokee village of Keowee in the upper South Carolina foothills. read more...

Phone: (864) 543-4068   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Ninety Six   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Site   Activities: Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Ninety Six National Historic Site

The historic site was established to interpret Charles Pinckney's plantation Snee Farm, his role in the development of the United States Constitution and the transition of the United States from a group of colonies to a young nation. read more...

Phone: 843-881-5516   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Sullivans Island   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Site   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Charles Pinckney

History provides us with defining moments from which we judge where we are with where we have been. The Civil War provides the United States with one of its critical defining moments that continues to play a vital role in defining ourselves as a Nation. Fort Sumter is the place where it began. read more...

Phone: 843-883-3123   Price Range: $6 - $12   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Sullivan's Island   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Monument   Activities: Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Kayaking, Wildlife Watching, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Fort Sumter

Situated along the meandering Congaree River in central South Carolina, Congaree National Park is home to champion trees, primeval forest landscapes, and diverse plant and animal life. This 22,200-acre park protects the largest contiguous tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the United States. read more...

Phone: 803-776-4396   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Hopkins   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Backpacking, Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Congaree