Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge

A stretch of barrier islands and salt marshes that make up one of the nation’s most outstanding wildlife refuges. The 60,000-acre refuge is a true wilderness experience. A boat leaves several times a week from Garris Landing for a day-trip to Bulls Island. The Sewee Visitor Environmental Education Center at 5821 Hwy 17 N in Awendaw is operated jointly by Cape Romain and the Francis Marion National Forest. The center includes exhibits about the forest and refuge, a film, live red wolves and interpretive trails.

Getting There & Details

Hours
Admissions: Free Days and Hou
Address
5821 Highway 17 NAwendaw,SC 29429
Phone
(843) 928-3368
Website
www.fws.gov/caperomain
Map
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