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16 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
18 miles northeast · straight-line distance
Island in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States.
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Things to do21 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (37 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Synagogue in Savannah, Georgia, USA.
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Town22 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (38 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Chatham County, Georgia, United States.
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22 miles northeast · straight-line distance
Barrier island and state park in South Carolina, United States.
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24 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (45 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Chatham County, Georgia, United States.
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Town29 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (45 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Chatham County, Georgia, United States.
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Town35 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (53 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States.
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State park35 miles northeast · straight-line distance
State park in South Carolina, United States.
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State park43 miles southwest · straight-line distance
State historic park in Liberty County, Georgia.
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55 miles northeast · straight-line distance
Island in South Carolina, United States.
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Town64 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr by car (107 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina.
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National park site76 miles southwest · straight-line distance
Heritage site in St. Simons Island, Georgia, USA.
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National park site102 miles southwest · straight-line distance
Heritage site in St. Marys, Georgia, USA.
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111 miles north · straight-line distance
National park located in South Carolina.
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Things to do128 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 40 min by car (160 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Archive organization in Columbia, United States.
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National park site131 miles south · straight-line distance
Fort in Florida managed by the National Park Service.
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33 recreation areas and campgrounds within 135 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
5 miles north · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Pinckney Island NWR, established December 4, 1975, was once included in the plantation of Major General Charles Cotesworth Pinckney.
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15 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these forts. Using rifled cannons, the U.S.
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19 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1927 as a sanctuary for migratory birds, most notably wintering waterfowl.
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21 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Gray Reef’s National Marine Sanctuary is an ocean park that protects a beautiful hard-bottom area that is one of the largest nearshore sandstone reefs in the southeastern United States.
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25 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Wassaw, one of Georgia's coastal barrier islands, was designated a National Wildlife Refuge on October 20, 1969.
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39 miles northeast · straight-line distanceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
ACE Basin is one of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the East Coast. It's named for the Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto rivers, which meander past cypress swamps, historic plantation homes, old rice fields and abundant tidal marshes to…
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40 miles northeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
ACE Basin NWR was established in September 1990 for its significance for wetland and habitat protection, migratory bird benefits and conservation opportunities served by the lands and waters of the refuge.
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49 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1962 and has since served as a premier nesting, foraging, and wintering habitat for many species of wildlife.
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54 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Blackbeard Island was acquired by the U.S. Navy at public auction in 1800 as a source of live oak timber for shipbuilding.
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61 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Located midway on the Georgia coastline on the eastern fringe of McIntosh County, Sapelo Island is defined by the Sapelo River to the north, the waters of Doboy Sound to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Duplin River to…
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65 miles northeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776.
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67 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge, which also includes Egg Island and Little Egg Island, is located at the mouth of the Altamaha River on the Georgia coast.
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71 miles northeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Charles Pinckney was a principal author and signer of the United States Constitution and went on to be a political leader in South Carolina for over 40 years.
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71 miles northeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Designated by Congress in 2006, the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor extends from Wilmington, North Carolina in the north to Jacksonville, Florida in the south.
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84 miles northeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Established in 1932 as a migratory bird refuge, the refuge's original objectives were to conserve in public ownership habitat for waterfowl, shorebirds and seabirds, and resident species.
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91 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 40 min by car (137 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Buck Hall Recreation Area offers a premier location to enjoy the outdoors. It is situated along the Intracoastal Waterway and provides great access to Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, 65,000 acres of marsh, tidal creeks and beaches;…
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95 miles north · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Santee National Wildlife Refuge, encompassing 15,000 acres, was established in 1942 and is located in the upper Atlantic Coastal Plain region of South Carolina.
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100 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man and nature.
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111 miles north · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States.
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111 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 25 min by car (152 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Whether you are looking to spend a night with family and friends around a campfire under the moss covered branches of the live oak trees, or looking for the rugged challenges and solitude of the wilderness, you will find it on Cumberland…
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114 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr 15 min by car (155 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
This is a hike-in campground that is located at the intersection of the Bluff and Firefly Trails, approximately 1 mile from both the Harry Hampton Visitor Center and the Longleaf Campground.
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115 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 50 min by car (155 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
This campground is located just off the park entrance road, approximately ½ mile before the Harry Hampton Visitor Center, in a mixed pine/hardwood upland forest.
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115 miles northwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Designated in 1996, the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor is committed to promoting and preserving the cultural, natural and historic resources of the state.
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117 miles northwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
The Augusta Canal helped usher the Industrial Revolution into the American South. Built in 1845 as a source of power, water, and transportation, the canal today is the only fully intact American industrial canal in continuous operation.
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121 miles northeast · straight-line distanceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve protects more than 12,327 acres of habitats ranging from tidal and transitional marshes to oyster reefs, beaches, and inter-tidal flats and from coastal island forests to open…
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126 miles south · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Visit one of the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast. Discover 6,000 years of human history and experience the beauty of salt marshes, coastal dunes, and hardwood hammocks.
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128 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1937 as a "refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife.” The refuge conserves the unique features of the Okefenokee Swamp,the headwaters of the Suwannee and…
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132 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr 15 min by car (172 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Below Dam South Carolina Recreation Area is a popular park just below J. Strom Thurmond Lake Dam along the Savannah River. The park is located on Power Plant Road just off South Carolina State Highway 221 near the Visitor Center.
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132 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr 15 min by car (174 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Clarks Hill is a popular park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, just off Georgia State Highway 221 near the dam.
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132 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Thurmond Lake is the largest Corps of Engineers lake east of the Mississippi River. The lake encompasses 1,200 miles of shoreline, 70,000 acres of water and 80,000 acres of land.
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132 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr 15 min by car (172 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
West Dam Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. With 70,000 acres of surface-area and 1,000+ miles of shoreline, J.
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134 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr 15 min by car (171 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Lake Springs Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The park is located on Georgia State Highway 221 within twenty minutes of Augusta, Georgia.
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135 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr 15 min by car (170 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Petersburg Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, only four miles away from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam and only 25 miles from Augusta, Georgia.
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 9, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Saint Helena Island, Congregation Mickve Israel, Savannah, Hunting Island State Park, Garden City. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 18 miles northeast in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Approximately 21 miles west in a straight line; driving takes about 50 min over 37 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Approximately 22 miles southwest in a straight line; driving takes about 55 min over 38 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Recreation.gov lists 9 campgrounds within 135 miles, including Buck Hall Recreation Area (91 miles northeast), Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits (111 miles southwest), Bluff Hike In Camping (114 miles north). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.