Laws and Regulations

All state and federal regulations apply on the Refuge.

General regulations specific to Cape Romain NWR include the following:

• The refuge is open during daylight hours only, from sunrise to sunset.
• Marsh Island and White Banks Islands are closed to protect nesting birds from February 15 - September 15.
• Entering any area posted with area closed signs is prohibited.
• Camping is prohibited. Camping facilities are located nearby on the Francis Marion National Forest. Call the Sewee Center at (843) 928-3368 or Francis Marion NF at (843) 336-2200.
• Shell collectors are allowed to take one small bag of unoccupied shells. Collection of shells for commercial purposes is prohibited.
• Bicycles are allowed on the service roads on Bulls Island. Riding bicycles on the beach or designated hiking trails is prohibited.
• Fishing from or into the service area docking facilities on Bulls Island is prohibited.
• Pets are not allowed on refuge islands or on the pier at Garris Landing. Pets are allowed on boats in refuge waterways.

Please see the refuge Hunt brochure for more information on hunting regulations.

For general information and general regulations, please see the Cape Romain NWR General Brochure.