Murrell Tract, Francis Marion National Forest

Property Description

This property is located in the St. James-Santee Parish in eastern Charleston County approximately 5 miles north of Awendaw in McClellanville. The tract contains 96 acres of loblolly, longleaf, and pond pines with a dense understory of hardwoods. Within the 96 acres, there are approximately 6 acres of isolated wetlands. Two blackwater cypress ponds are located just south of the road that traverses the tract and are easily accessible by foot. Open land is limited to an interior road totaling less than 1 acre.

Property Amenities

• Upland forests
• Swamps and bogs
• Trails for hiking
• Areas for birdwatching, nature study, and wildlife enjoyment.

Contact Information

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

Charleston County Council awarded $200,000 in Greenbelt Program funding to purchase this property for public use.