Santee National Wildlife Refuge

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.

Visit our Website at: http://www.fws.gov/santee/.

HOURS

  • Admissions: Free
  • Days and Hours of Operation: Visitor Center T-Sa 8am-4pm (closed on 4th & 5th Saturdays)
  • Days and Holidays Closed: Su and M, all government holidays

BOATING

  • Paddling: Yes

THINGS TO DO

  • Fishing: Yes
  • Birding: Yes
  • Biking: Yes

TRAILS

  • Hiking: Yes

Contact Information

2125 Fort Watson RD
Summerton,SC 29148
Phone: (803) 478-2217
Fax: (803) 478-2314
Clarendon CountySummerton