PARK NEWS
Colleton is currently seeking a Maintenance Host for April through August 2026. Please email sjudge@scprt.com or call the Park office at (843) 538-8206 if you are interested.
Colleton
HOURS
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., daily
OFFICE
11 a.m. - noon, daily
ADMISSION
Free admission
PETS
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife. Pets are not allowed in or around lodging facilities.
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Colleton State Park
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Trails
Cypress Swamp Nature Trail
Length: 0.3 miles
Type: Nature Trail
Difficulty: Moderate
Description: From the trailhead at the post and rail fence, you can start this short walking loop trail. Along the trail, you can view a variety of trees and plants, including cypress, poplar, hickory, sweetgum, maple, dogwood, birch, and magnolia. You can follow the River Overlook to the dark water of the Edisto River. Hikers on the Cypress Swamp Nature Trail will be immersed in a wetland environment where countless species of birds, reptiles, fish, and insects call home.
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