Francis Marion National Forest - North Carolina

Visit a coastal plain jewel of South Carolina. With a wealth of experiences from boating to primitive camping and hiking, Francis Marion National Forest promises a great time to all who visit.. Named after the Revolutionary War General, Francis Marion, the 250,000 acre forest offers a diverse array of recreational opportunities for campers, picnickers, boaters, nature viewers, anglers and crabbers alike. Wildlife lovers will find fulfillment in the precious glimpses of endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers along with sleepy alligators and wild turkeys.. Everyone will enjoy the Cape Romaine National Wildlife Refuge where visitors will find black water swamps highlighted by bald cypress and water tupelo trees, and can enjoy the 9 miles of Wambaw Creek Wilderness Canoe Trail.

Boating, hiking, horseback riding and picnicking are a few of the most popular activities at Francis Marion National Forest, and the rivers, ponds, streams and the Intracoastal Waterway offer excellent fishing too. , Those who wish to spend the night can take advantage of developed or primitive campgrounds. So pack up your things and head on over to Francis Marion National Forest. The forest lies near the South Carolina coast, north of Charleston, and has district offices in McClellanville and Moncks Corner.