Recreation Directory

Need ideas about what to do in Berkeley County? Just watch this video!
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Though it might be forgotten and off the beaten path, Battery Warren is a nice corner of the Francis Marion National Forest. If you are looking for a quiet place for an afternoon stroll give Battery Warren in the Hell Hole Swamp a try Battery Warren, a Civil War earthen fort meant to block Union forces from moving up the Santee River, is one of the best preserved coastal fortifications still in existence. It is named for Colonel Samuel Warren, a local revolutionary war hero and previous owner of the land where the battery is built.
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Enjoy recreational paddling on Berkeley County’s Blueways!  Our rivers and waterways are history’s natural highways. Before there were interstates or even dirt roads, our founders traveled them and moved produce and trade goods by canoe and pole boats. Just a short paddling trip can for all practical purposes, create an experience much like those experienced by our forefathers’.
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Berkeley Country Club (BCC) is a semi-private 18-hole golf course with a full practice facility, grill room, and a classic “Lowcountry” style clubhouse. BCC is dedicated to maintaining quality playing conditions, while upholding a tradition of being a friendly community of golfers. We invite you to join us during this exciting time in the long storied history of this great club.
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Catch the fast-paced fun of the Charleston Battery, Charleston’s very own USL Pro – Second Division professional soccer franchise.
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Whether you’re a first time visitor or a regular guest, you’ll enjoy our challenging course and superior service. We strive to provide you with the highest quality golfing experience. If you are looking for the ideal course to enjoy your weekly round or the perfect location for your next golf tournament or outing, Crowfield is right for you. Call today to schedule a tee time; we look forward to seeing you!
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Explore the black water swamp on a flat bottom boat amidst blooming azaleas, camellias and other native flowers and flora featured in the gardens.  Enjoy 3.5 miles of nature trails, experience our amazing butterfly house with over 12 species of butterfly the reptile center and aquarium and new Heritage Room. Cypress Gardens has hosted over 16 major movies including The Patriot, Cold Mountain and The Notebook, along with the television mini-series North and South and Swamp Thing.
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The Dennis Wildlife Center and Fish Hatchery is the region’s headquarters for freshwater fisheries research and game management. Free displays explain the area’s striped bass program and deer research. Don’t miss the bird egg collection representing 225 clutches of most of the species indigenous to the area.
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Home of the Family Circle Cup! In 2000, Family Circle magazine became the first title sponsor to partner with city and county municipalities to build a state-of-the-art tennis facility that would be home to America’s oldest all-women’s professional tennis event.
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Boat Tours: Santee Cooper Lock Trips
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The Francis Marion National Forest is 250,489 acres of well-managed forest that contains an abundance of wildlife and natural resources that attract people with diverse interests. The forest is bordered on the north by the Santee River, on the east by the Intracoastal Waterway, and on the west by Lake Moultrie.
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Gahagan Park Sports Complex is a premier recreational facility with state-of-the-art amenities, nestled in a pleasant residential area just a few miles from the center of Summerville.
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Rich in culture and history, visitors embrace the opportunity to stand on the very ground which once served as an early Native American trading post. Later, this 195-acre park became the site of the Santee Canal, the first true canal in the United States.  This beautiful area also served as the design and construction site of the first semi-submersible torpedo boat, the CSS Little David.
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Explore the waters of Berkeley County. Watch this video!
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Imagine more than 425 miles of hiking and bicycling paths beside lakes, across mountain ridges, through forests and into towns big and small. What better way to explore the natural beauty and local color of South Carolina?
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The Pinopolis Lock at Santee Cooper’s Jefferies Hydroelectric Station was the highest single-lift lock in the world at the time of its construction. In it, boats up to 150 feet can be raised or lowered the 75 feet difference between the Tailrace Canal and Lake Moultrie.
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Come join the fun and excitement of RiverDogs baseball. Charleston RiverDogs, the minor league team for the New York Yankees, play a full schedule of games from April through September.
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Short Stay Navy Outdoor Recreation Area amenities include a convenience store, laundromat, game room, gasoline and propane sales. The convenience store sells a wide variety of camping and picnic supplies. It has the largest fishing tackle shop on the lake and sells bait and licenses as well.
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Dive into the past on the two-mile long Cooper River Underwater Heritage Trail which highlights six shipwrecks, ferry landings, and docks from as early as 1705.
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Relax in the scenic woodland and wetlands park featuring a freshwater lagoon….OR…brave the waves of the on-site 15-acre water adventure park, a local summer favorite!
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