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Davis Bailey Park
The park is known for its catfish, largemouth and
striped bass fishing, and is the site of the annual
Big Daddy Fishing event, a free youth tournament
each August.
251 State Park Rd., Santee, SC 29142
(803) 854-2408
southcarolinaparks.com/santee

Santee Water Park
Open during the summer, this water park is a great
way to cool off and have fun. The park includes
a kid-friendly splash pad area, a zero-entry pool
with shallow and deep sections, and a waterslide.
1761 Bass Dr., Santee, SC 29142
(803) 391-0017
santeetourism.com/santee-water-park

336 Sanctuary Rd., Harleyville, SC 29448
Gardens, Regional and State Parks
(843) 487-9988 | beidler.audubon.org
Cypress Gardens
Beautiful Cypress Gardens has been a preferred Indian Bluff Park
all-ages destination since 1932. Embark on a
boat ride through the natural blackwater cypress Indian Bluff Park is a great place for a picnic on
swamp. Photographers love the sightings of the shores of Lake Marion. In addition to great
alligators, turtles, birds, lily pads, and other views, you will find a boat ramp, fishing pier, and
swamp life! Enjoy the butterfly house. Stroll along a short boardwalk through the woods with many
4.5 miles of walking trails. See native reptiles in cypress trees. Free admission.
the Swamparium. 157 Indian Bluff Ct., Eutawville, SC 29048
3030 Cypress Gardens Rd.
Moncks Corner, SC 29461 Santee State Park
(843) 553-0515 | cypressgardens.info Hike, bike, canoe or kayak, and explore this
2,500-acre park year-round. Visit the nature
Mepkin Abbey center, stay overnight in one of 10 pier-based
Established by Roman Catholic Trappist cabins and 20 lakefront cabins, and tent camp Edisto Memorial Gardens
monks, the abbey was developed on the site of
the historic Mepkin Plantation. Featuring the or R/V in one of two lakefront camping areas.
Nancy Bryan Luce Gardens, visitors can tour the
grounds, seeing an extensive tree canopy shading
azaleas and camellias in a series of terraces. Take Mepkin Abbey
home fresh or dried mushrooms grown by the
monks, preserves, and creamed honey produced
at other Trappist monasteries.
1098 Mepkin Abbey Rd.
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 761-8509 | mepkinabbey.org

Audubon Beidler Forest
The Beidler Forest Audubon Center & Sanctuary,
an 18,250-acre bird and wildlife sanctuary, is
home of the largest remaining virgin stand of
cypress-tupelo forest in the world. Admire the
variety of birds and wildlife from the elevated and
accessible 1.5-mile boardwalk shaded by ancient
trees. The natural blackwater streams flow below.
The sanctuary offers kayak tours, night walks, and Photo Credit: Mepkin Abbey
special programs.

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