Francis Beidler Forest

Located in Dorchester County, SC.

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336 Sanctuary Road
Harleyville, SC 29448

843-462-2150

E-Mail: nbrunswig@audubon.org

http://www.beidlerforest.com/

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The Francis Beidler Forest in the Four Holes Swamp contains the largest remaining stand of virgin, old-growth bald cypress and tupelo gum trees in the world. A portion of this swamp is visible from the boardwalk, plus there is a museum and gift shop near the entrance.


Features and facilities
  • Public restrooms: Yes
  • Drinking water
  • Dogs allowed: No
  • Picnic tables, shelters
  • Store
  • Wetland
  • Walking paths
  • Water features: Four Holes Swamp
Hours

9:00a-5:00p, except for Mondays and certain holidays
Admission

  • Adults, $7.00
  • Youth (ages 6 to 18), $3.50
  • Children (ages 5 and under), Free

How to get there

Take I-26 to exit #177. Go south on SC #453 for 2.0 kilometers. Turn left on US #178 and go southeast 11.7 km., then turn left onto Beidler Forest Road (#28). From here, follow the signs to the Francis Beidler Forest.

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Latitude 33° 13.255', Longitude -80° -21.254'

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