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Santee National Wildlife Refuge


category : Wildlife Refuges
This 15,000-acre refuge lies within the Atlantic Coastal Plain and includes mixed hardwoods, pine plantations, marsh, croplands, old fields, ponds, impoundments, and open water. Four management units of the refuge stretch over 18 miles along the northern shore of Lake Marion supporting an array of habitats and wildlife including alligators, numerous reptile & amphibians, 300 birds (bald eagle, osprey, waterfowl, numerous shore and wading birds, painted buntings). Hunting and fishing are other activities here.


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Taw Caw Campground & Marina

Motel; Rental Home; Campsites - short or long term; Convenience store with bait/tackle; Short or long term boat slip rental; Gasoline-shore and land;

Summerton, SC Businesses

Fort Watson and Santee Indian Mound

This outpost was built by the British on a Santee Indian mound at least 30 feet high. Gen. Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox, and Light Horse Harry Lee laid siege to the post April 15-23, 1781

Summerton, SC Historic Forts

Foxboro Golf Club

Course Access: Resort
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 365

Summerton, SC Golf Courses



Things to do Wildlife Refuges near Summerton, SC

Santee National Wildlife Refuge

This 15,000-acre refuge lies within the Atlantic Coastal Plain and includes mixed hardwoods, pine plantations, marsh, croplan...