Expedition South Carolina

Activity: Wildlife & Birding

Every trail, paddle, campground and scenic drive in the Palmetto State, with accessibility information on every single one.

LVL 1 — First Steps

Santee National Wildlife Refuge Birding

1 to 3 miles (trails), plus driving tour
1-3 hours
One of the best birding sites in South Carolina. Thousands of wintering waterfowl, bald eagles, and wading birds on the shores of Santee Cooper. A wildlife drive and walking trails make it accessible for all ability levels.
  • Wheelchair Accessible (wildlife drive)
  • Dog-Friendly
  • Free Admission
LVL 1 — First Steps

Santee NWR Wildlife Drive

5-mile wildlife drive, 1-3 mile trails
1-3 hours
15,000 acres of managed wetlands on Santee Cooper. One of the best birding sites in South Carolina. Tens of thousands of wintering waterfowl, resident bald eagles, and wood storks on a 5-mile wildlife drive accessible to all.
  • Wheelchair Accessible (wildlife drive)
  • Dog-Friendly
  • Free Admission