Wambaw Creek Wilderness
Wambaw Creek Wilderness is a 1,832-acre wilderness area in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It rises from about -1 to 15 ft. The nearest town is McClellanville, 4.7 miles away in a straight line.
Wambaw Creek Wilderness map
Wambaw Creek Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- McClellanville, SC is the nearest town, 4.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Wambaw Creek Wilderness is about 15 ft, and its lowest about -1 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Wambaw Creek Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 1,832 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Francis Marion Ranger District, 843-336-2200 |
Getting to Wambaw Creek Wilderness
- McClellanville, SC is the nearest town, 4.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Wambaw Creek Wilderness
- National forestWambaw Creek Wilderness lies inside Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests.
- State parkHampton Plantation State Historic Site is 1.4 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- Wilderness areaLittle Wambaw Swamp Wilderness is 2.9 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in South Carolina
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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