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Old Santee Canal Park

900 Stony Landing Road
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
For More Information call:  (843) 899-5200
Web:  www.oldsanteecanalpark.org
Facilities:  Picnic shelter, water, restrooms
Park hours of operation:  9:a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Gates locked at closing time.
Admission:  Adults - $3.00, Children – Free, Seniors - $2.00 

Huger Recreation Area

This scenic, shady wayside rest along SC Route 402 is near Huger Creek outside Huger, SC.  It is well-suited for group gatherings or a quick picnic.

Directions:  Just north of Moncks Corner, on US 17-A.  Turn right onto SC Highway 402 and drive 13 miles to the recreation area on the right.
Facilities:  Picnic shelter
Season/Hours:  Year-round; day-use only.
Fees:  None
For More Information:
Witherbee Ranger District
2421 Witherbee Road
Cordesville, SC 29434
Phone:  (843) 336-3248
Hours:  Monday – Friday, 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.

Canal Recreation Area:

Canal Recreation Area is located between Bonneau and Moncks Corner next to Lake Moultrie.  It provides a welcome wayside rest area for travelers along Highway 52 and refreshing cool breezes to the recreation area on the left.

Directions:  From Moncks Corner, take SC Highway 52 north for 6 miles to the recreation area on the left.
Facilities:  Picnic Tables
Season/Hours: Year-round; day-use only.
Fees:  None
For More Information:
Witherbee Ranger District
2421 Witherbee Road
Cordesville, SC 29434
Phone:  (843) 336-3248
Hours:  Monday – Friday, 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.

Overton Park

Santee Cooper’s Overton Park features a 400-foot beachfront swimming area, several shelters and a playground.  The park is open to the public and admission is $2 per person ages 4 and above.

Directions:  From Moncks Corner, take US #52 north toward Florence, and turn left on Powerhouse Road. Turn right at Old Black Road. Turn left onto Short Stay Road, and the entrance will be on the right.
Facilities:
Public restrooms
Drinking water
Picnic tables, shelters
Playground
Season/Hours:
Open only from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, 10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.  Opens on weekends only after Berkeley County Schools begin.
Information:  (843) 761-8039

Witherbee Ranger District

2421 Witherbee Road
Cordesville, SC 29434
Phone:  (843) 336-3248
This ranger station in the Francis Marion National Forest also serves as a parking and rest area for the Swamp Fox Passage of the Palmetto Trail. A kiosk describing the trail is located here.
Directions:
From Moncks Corner take SC 52 to SC 402 and turn right.  Stay on SC 402 for 3.1 miles, Turn left on Witherbee Road.  Stay on Witherbee Road 3.1 miles, continue on Wright Road 3.3 miles, Slight right at Strawberry Road/Witherbee Road .4 mile.  Witherbee Ranger District on the right,
Facilities:  Picnic Tables
Hours:  Daylight
Admission:  Free

Honey Hill Recreation Area

This primitive camping facility on the Frances Marion National Forest is located between McClellanville and Honey Hill. 

Directions from Moncks Corner:  Take SC 52 North.  Turn slight right onto SC17-A/US 17.  Follow SC17A/US 17 to Jamestown.  Take SC 45/French Santee Road to Honey Hill. Recreation Area will be on right.  It is approximately 40 miles from Moncks Corner.
Facilities:
Picnic tables
Grills
Season:  Year-round.
Fees:  None
Information:  (843) 928-3368, Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. 









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