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Lead image from the original R&M Santee Coastal Reserve McClellanville, South Carolina album

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Santee Coastal Reserve McClellanville, South Carolina

Dikes and trails carry visitors deep into bird-rich wetlands where alligators, waterfowl and wading birds are common. The reserve's remoteness and seasonal rules make planning important, but also preserve its uncrowded character.

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The Story of Santee Coastal Reserve McClellanville, South Carolina

Santee Coastal Reserve protects former rice fields, maritime forest, freshwater wetlands and salt marsh near the mouth of the Santee River. South Carolina DNR manages this broad Lowcountry landscape for wildlife habitat, research and carefully controlled public recreation.

LocationSantee Coastal Reserve McClellanville, South Carolina
Known ForDikes and trails carry visitors deep into bird-rich wetlands where alligators, waterfowl and wading birds are common. The reserve's remoteness and seasonal rules make planning important, but also preserve its uncrowded character.
Adventure StyleRoad Trip • Walking • Photography
R&M Photo DateMonday, Mar 15, 2021
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Santee Coastal Reserve McClellanville, South Carolina in Context

Santee Coastal Reserve protects former rice fields, maritime forest, freshwater wetlands and salt marsh near the mouth of the Santee River. South Carolina DNR manages this broad Lowcountry landscape for wildlife habitat, research and carefully controlled public recreation.

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What Makes It Special

Dikes and trails carry visitors deep into bird-rich wetlands where alligators, waterfowl and wading birds are common. The reserve's remoteness and seasonal rules make planning important, but also preserve its uncrowded character.

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Interesting Facts

Part of the property was once the Santee Gun Club. Access may change during hunts, nesting seasons or maintenance, so visitors should check DNR regulations.

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Explore the R&M Photographs

Explore our R&M Adventures photographs to see old rice fields, dikes, birds and enormous coastal skies at Santee Coastal Reserve.

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The Story of Santee Coastal Reserve McClellanville, South Carolina

Santee Coastal Reserve protects former rice fields, maritime forest, freshwater wetlands and salt marsh near the mouth of the Santee River. South Carolina DNR manages this broad Lowcountry landscape for wildlife habitat, research and carefully controlled public recreation.

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