Audubon Center At Francis Beidler Forest

336 Sanctuary RD

Harleyville, SC 29448


Phone: (843) 462-2150

City: Harleyville

Region: Coastal & Islands

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Audubon Center At Francis Beidler Forest

The National Audubon Society's Francis Beidler Forest in Four Holes Swamp contains within its 18,000+ acres, the largest remaining stand of virgin Bald Cypress/Tupelo Gum swamp forest left anywhere in the world. One thousand year-old trees and native wildlife abound in this pristine sanctuary that has been untouched for millennia. A 1.75 mile self-guided boardwalk trail (handicapped accessible) allows visitors the chance to safely venture deep into the heart of the swamp...to see it the way nature intended! Canoe trips and naturalist-guided walks and programs also are available seasonally and by reservation.

Info & Amenities

Location

From Charleston, take I-26 W to exit 187. Go S (left) on SC 27 to US 78. Follow the "Beidler Forest" signs. From I-95 or Columbia take I-26 E exit 177, go S (right) on SC 453 to US 178. Go E (left)on 178 through Harleyville and follow the "Beidler Forest"


Admission

$10; Ages 6 to 12 $5; Audubon members and Seniors (65+) $8


Checks Accepted

Yes


Days and Hours of Operation

T-Su 9am-5pm


Days and Holidays Closed

M, New Year's Eve/Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day


Visa/Master Card

Yes


Motorcoach Parking

Yes


American Express Card

Yes


Discover Card

Yes


Birding

Yes


Discounts

Audubon Members, Senior (65+), AAA


Hiking

Yes


Paddling

Yes


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