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With the numerous local, state and county parks that abound in the Charleston area, lovers of the great outdoors will feel right at home in the community of Baker Plantation by Crescent Homes. You can enjoy trails and camping amid the beauty of the Low Country. Discover the natural attractions near North Charleston new homes for sale by Crescent Homes at Baker Plantation.
Edisto Beach State Park
A short drive from North Charleston, Edisto Beach offers 113 improved campsites, as well as other camping areas. The park is home to the longest ADA trail system in South Carolina and visitors can take several different paths to explore different areas of the island. The Spanish Mount Trail takes guests to the Scott Creek wetland area where they can visit the second oldest Native American site in South Carolina. Called Spanish Mount because of the enormous pile of shells left behind the original inhabitants; this archeological area dates centuries past. Other trails wind through the maritime forest area behind the beach where visitors can wander underneath live oak trees hanging with Spanish moss.
Edisto Beach also offers plenty to do besides hiking trails. Visitors can go swimming at the pristine beach or go fishing in the salt marsh area. There are also several picnic areas for guests to eat lunch and playgrounds for children to use.
Edisto Beach
8377 State Cabin Road
Edisto Island, SC 29438
(843) 869-2156
North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
North Charleston Wannamaker County Park encourages residents to explore the best of the Lowcountry. Consisting of over 1,015 wooded acres, this park winds through several wetlands and contains over two miles of paved trails for bikers, joggers, and hikers to explore. With acres of open meadows for neighbors to gather together and play a game of football or soccer, heading to the park on any given day will provide exercise and fun in a convenient location. Children love going to the park with the two separate playground areas and seasonal waterpark open during the summer. Picnic tables and grills are stationed in various areas along the walking trails and make a tranquil setting for an afternoon meal outdoors. There is even an off-leash dog park for those who want to take their four-legged friends along for the ride.
Wannamaker County Park
8888 University Blvd.
North Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 572-7275
West Ashley Greenway and West Ashley Bikeway
Two separate trails through North Charleston's neighboring West Ashley neighborhood. Although the trails are close to one another, they do not connect. The West Ashley Bikeway runs for four miles along a paved trail and while the trail winds through the residential area of town, once it enters the wooded section it becomes completely straight. Runners, riders, and walkers are able to take in local nature sights, including the nearby river and marsh. The West Ashley Greenway is longer than the Bikeway and stretches for over ten miles. It connects to the East Coast Greenway, part of an ambitious trail project that will eventually span over 2,600 miles. The unpaved trail runs through residential sections and ends close to the marshes.
West Ashley Greenway and West Ashley Bikeway
(843)724-7321
Charles Towne Landing
This park is the site of the first European settlement in the area that would become Charleston. There are numerous activities including a reproduction of a 17th century sailing ship, a natural zoo habitat featuring animals native to the area in the 17th century, and several other historic sites. Visitors can explore activities like hiking, biking, and bird watching. A park lake makes an ideal location for a weekend picnic. Call for information on camping.
Charles Towne Landing
1500 Old Towne Road
Charleston SC, 29407
(843) 852-4200
Hampton Plantation State Park
Located inside the Francis Manion National Forest, Hampton Plantation State Park is a historic site featuring an authentic colonial-era Georgian mansion. The house dominates the surrounding landscape and guests can take part in interpretative tours through this former rice plantation. There is a two mile trail that runs along behind the house through an abandoned rice field. The trail area was part of the farmland in days long ago, now it is home to local wildlife that roams the formerly cultivated fields. Visitors might get lucky and catch a glimpse of a White-Tailed Deer in a meadow or an American Alligator lurking in the shallows of Wambaw Creek. There are other activities available at the park besides the walking trail. Guests can fish in Wambaw Creek or take a paddling tour through Nature Adventures Outfitters. Bird-watching is also popular at the park since it is home to the endangered Red-Cockaded Woodpecker.
Hampton Plantation
1950 Rutledge Road
McClellanville SC, 29458
(843) 546-9361
Come and see why North Charleston new homes for sale by Crescent Homes at Baker Plantation are a great choice for growing families. The plethora of parks surrounding the city allows families to explore some of the best natural areas in the Lowcountry. Whether it is taking in the sun and surf at Edisto Beach State Park, or exploring the history of South Carolina's colonial past at Hampton Plantation, there is something available for everyone.
Baker Plantation
8177 Ronda Drive
North Charleston, SC 29406
843.818.4999
