Botany Bay

In early July, while vacationing at Edisto Island, we had to opportunity to spend some time at Botany Bay Plantation.  The 4600 plus acres in Botany Bay include a true maritime forest beachfront, saltwater marshes, and mixed hardwoods.

Roadway into Botany Bay

The  plantation on Edisto Island was a gift from the Margaret Pepper family. It was given to the state in 1977 by Mr. Pepper, but was only able to be used after his wife passed away. Mr. Pepper wanted his wife to have the opportunity to continue her years on the land she loved.
In July 2008, the land - now a Wildlife Management Area operated by South Carolina's Department of Natural Resources - was made open to the public.

 

Food tracts are planted and managed for wildlife.

What a grand gift South Carolina this land was.  Birding is fantastic.  There are opportunities for Kayaking on Ocella Creek.  There are opportunities for both inland and surf fishing.



Botany Bay Plantation is also host to hundreds of Loggerhead Turtle Nests each year during nesting season.

 

 

 

 

In my opinion, no trip to the South Carolina Lowcountry would be complete without a visit to this South Carolina jewel. 

Brown Pelican