Posted in South Carolina
July 04, 2020
Follow A Sandy Path To The Waterfront When You Visit Botany Bay In South Carolina
One of the most extraordinary beaches in South Carolina is found on Edisto Island inside the Botany Bay Heritage Preserve and Wildlife Management Area. After a one-mile hike on a sand and crushed oyster shell pathway, visitors emerge onto a secluded beach that’s best described as otherworldly.
Much of the well-maintained dirt and sand road is shrouded in moss-covered tree tunnels, one after the other until, finally, visitors reach a sign that says "beach" and points to the right.
But be forewarned before you make the trip: dogs aren't allowed on this trail, so you'll need to leave your best fur pal at home.
It certainly always feels like it's just steps away, even though it's a mile out to the water.
We recently learned from speaking with a ranger on duty that these creatures are the reason dogs aren't permitted on the trail. Some of them refuse to return to care for their young if their nests have been visited by intruders.
Expect to share the beach and trail with scores of others, but there is plenty of room for making social distancing no issue at all.
It's illegal to remove anything from the beach, although fishing here and bringing home your catch is perfectly fine.
Photographers love sunrise and sunset images captured from this little known paradise.
Botany Bay is open from 30 minutes before the sun rises to 30 minutes after the sun sets. Visitors must stop at a self-registering kiosk to obtain a free pass upon entering the preserve. Learn more at this link.
Love boneyard beaches filled with driftwood and forever views of the Atlantic? Keep reading to check out another driftwood beach on the South Carolina coast between Charleston and Georgetown.
Address: Botany Bay Rd, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA
