Wambaw Swamp Wilderness
Wambaw Swamp Wilderness is a 4,755-acre wilderness area in Charleston County, South Carolina. It rises from about 13 to 50 ft. The nearest town is Awendaw, 7 miles away in a straight line.
Wambaw Swamp Wilderness map
Wambaw Swamp 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
- Awendaw, SC is the nearest town, 7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Wambaw Swamp Wilderness is about 50 ft, and its lowest about 13 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Wambaw Swamp Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 4,755 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Francis Marion Ranger District, 843-336-2200 |
Getting to Wambaw Swamp Wilderness
- Awendaw, SC is the nearest town, 7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Wambaw Swamp Wilderness
- Wambaw Cycle Trail (0.97 mi outside the boundary, 47 ft), at 33.1390, -79.6348
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Public lands next to Wambaw Swamp Wilderness
- National forestWambaw Swamp Wilderness lies inside Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests.
- Wilderness areaLittle Wambaw Swamp Wilderness is 1 mile 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)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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