Discover the ACE Basin
Explore miles and miles of undisturbed beaches, watch peregrine falcons glide effortlessly over a vast expanse of marsh grass or experience the serenity of floating along a blackwater river as it twists through a bottomland forest under a canopy of ancient cypress.
Discover the ACE Basin
Explore miles and miles of undisturbed beaches, watch peregrine falcons glide effortlessly over a vast expanse of marsh grass or experience the serenity of floating along a blackwater river as it twists through a bottomland forest under a canopy of ancient cypress.
The ACE Basin: A Gem of the Lowcountry
ACE Basin Offers Stunning Backdrop for Eco-inspired Outdoor Fun
One of the largest wetland ecosystems on the Atlantic coast, the ACE Basin is a hidden ecological gem that can be found in the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
Read MoreGo Birdwatching in the ACE Basin
Discover some of the best places to go birdwatching in the ACE Basin. With all of the various habitats that can be found throughout the Basin, you’re sure to see some unique wildlife.
Read More14 Publicly Owned Lands to Experience the ACE Basin
From wildlife refuges and state parks to heritage preserves and wildlife sanctuaries, these 14 publically owned lands around the ACE Basin are home to many different species of wildlife.
Read MoreGo Hunting and Fishing in the ACE Basin
Although more than half of the ACE Basin’s protected lands are privately owned, the public can hunt and fish on hundreds of acres of wildlife-managed properties. Just be sure you have your hunting and/or fishing license!
Read MoreGo Hiking and Biking in the ACE Basin
Looking for a scenic place to go for a hike or bike ride? Look no further than South Carolina’s ACE Basin. Enjoy beautiful scenery of the Lowcountry and an abundance of wildlife.
Read MoreGo Boating in the ACE Basin
Enjoy a day on the water as you paddle through the ACE Basin. Take in the beauty of South Carolina’s Lowcountry and see some of the area’s wildlife in their natural habitat.
Read MorePaddle Down Horseshoe Creek
Located just 30 minutes outside of Charleston, Horseshoe Creek is a slow-moving Blackwater creek that can be found in the heart of the ACE Basin.
Read MoreDriving Tour of the Lowcountry’s Donnelley Wildlife Management Area
Located in Green Pond, on land once used for rice cultivation, Donnelley Wildlife Management Area is an ideal destination for bird watchers. The 11-mile driving tour takes you to some of the best spots to view birds and other wildlife.
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