Atlantic Creosote Tract, Francis Marion National Forest

Project Description

The Atlantic Creosote project includes 1,445 acres owned by the US Forest Service. This tract of land is located in eastern Charleston County within the Francis Marion National Forest’s proclamation boundary between Old Georgetown Road and the St. James Santee Parish’s historic Brick Church.

The property provides a wildlife habitat for five federally endangered or threatened species and 23 state-endangered or threatened species, such as the Red-cockaded Woodpecker.

Park Amenities

• Passive greenspace
• Acres of upland forests
• Upland forests
• Swamps and bogs
• Trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain and road biking
• Primitive camping
• Areas for birdwatching, nature study, photography, and wildlife enjoyment

Contact Information

For more information, please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/scnfs

Charleston County Council awarded $2,997,159 in Greenbelt Program funding to purchase this 1,445 tract of property for public use.