Francis Beidler Forest

Located in Dorchester County, SC.

336 Sanctuary Road
Harleyville, SC 29448

843-462-2150

E-Mail: nbrunswig@audubon.org

Francis Beidler Forest web site

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Photo tour

The Francis Beidler Forest in the Four Holes Swamp contains the largest remaining stand of virgin, old-growth bald cypress and tupelo gum trees in the world. A portion of this swamp is visible from the boardwalk, which is 1³/₄ miles long. There is also a museum and gift shop near the entrance. Bugs can be a serious nuisance at certain times of the year.

Videos

• A Journey Through The Francis Beidler Forest

Features and Facilities

• Picnic tables, shelters
• Store
• Wetland
• Walking paths
• Drinking water

Water Features

• Four Holes Swamp

Public Restrooms

• Yes

Dogs Allowed

• No

Hours of Operation

• 9:00a-5:00p, except for Mondays and certain holidays

Admission or Parking Fee

• Children (ages 0 - 5), Free
• Youth (ages 6 - 12), $4.00
• Adults (ages 13 - 64), $8.00
• Senior Citizens (ages 65 +), $7.00

Facility Rental

• Call 843-462-2150 for information about school groups.

How to Get There

• Take I-26 to exit #177. Go south on SC #453 for 2.0 kilometers (1.2 miles). Turn left on US #178 and go southeast 11.7 km. (7.2 mi.), then turn left onto Beidler Forest Road (#28). From here, follow the signs to the Francis Beidler Forest.

Latitude 33.22092, Longitude -80.35423 [PK370]

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