Audubon Swamp Garden

Historic Charleston & Resort Islands

The Audubon Swamp is a black water cypress and tupelo swamp, that's lovely, mysterious, and unique to this area. Once a freshwater reservoir used for rice cultivation, the entire 60 acres is traversed by boardwalks, bridges, and dikes, featuring all varieties of local mammals, birds, and reptiles, including bald eagles, herons and egrets, otters, turtles and alligators. Allow at least 45 minutes for a self-guided walk. A 45-minute nature boat tour takes visitors through ancient rice fields.

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Charleston

Coastal & Islands

3550 Ashley River RD,
Charleston, SC 29414 (843) 571-1266

Info & Amenities

Location

10 mi. from downtown Charleston: take US 17 S. to Hwy. 61 (Ashley River Road). Follow signs for historic plantations and gardens to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.

Admission

Swamp $8 with general Garden admission of $15

Checks Accepted

Yes

Days and Hours of Operation

8am-5:30pm (DST); 9am-5pm (EST) Visitors arriving before closing may stay until dusk.

Days and Holidays Closed

Seasonal hours Nov.-Feb.

Visa/Master Card

Yes

Motorcoach Parking

Yes