A woman and man are kayaking in the salt marsh estuary. The late afternoon sun casts a bright orange tint on the kayaks and the marsh grass behind the kayakers.

Return to Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge

Boating - non-motorized

At Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge

If you want to experience the quietness and solitude of nature, paddle into the estuaries' smaller winding creeks, surrounded by tall marsh cordgrass, hearing only the sounds of the salt marsh.

Boating is not allowed in the ponds on Bulls lsland.

Be aware of the high and low tides and upcoming weather forecasts when planning your boating trips in the refuge.

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources manages all fishing in refuge waters.

Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge Activities

Angler stands in a boat in the estuary and holds large spottail bass he caught.

Fishing

Young archer kneels on the ground with the six-point buck he harvested on Bulls Island. The morning sun shines brightly on the trees behind the hunter

Hunting

Birdwatcher stands on the beach using his spotting scope, sighting a large group of birds down the beach.

Birding

Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge

5801 Highway 17 North
Awendaw, SC 29429-5908

(843) 928-3264

caperomain@fws.gov

Refuge Headquarters: 5801 Highway 17 North, Awendaw, SC 29429-5908.

Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center: 5821 Hwy 17 North, Awendaw, SC 29429.