Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Garden City, South Carolina

Mill Branch is an easy, scenic gravel route through the Francis Marion National Forest, perfect for beginners, families, or anyone looking for a relaxed drive through South Carolina's lowcountry coastal forest. This eight-mile, single-lane road runs north to south, transitioning between towering lob...
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Santee Coastal Reserve Wildlife Management Area was established by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources due to the purchase and donation of the property by The Nature Conservancy in 1974. This unique property represents a variety of habitats found in South Carolina, including diverse u...
Learn more about Santee Coastal WMA

The Francis Marion National Forest, situated north of Charleston, South Carolina, pays homage to the Revolutionary War hero known as the Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. Encompassing the entire Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion and the Subtropical coniferous forest, this park offers a diverse rang...
Learn more about Chicken Creek Access - FSR 204B

The Francis Marion National Forest, situated north of Charleston, South Carolina, pays homage to the Revolutionary War hero known as the Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. Encompassing the entire Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion and the Subtropical coniferous forest, this park offers a diverse rang...
Learn more about McConnell Landing - FSR 204F

The Francis Marion National Forest, situated north of Charleston, South Carolina, pays homage to the Revolutionary War hero known as the Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. Encompassing the entire Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion and the Subtropical coniferous forest, this park offers a diverse rang...
Learn more about Battery Warren Historic Fort - FSR204A

The Francis Marion National Forest, situated just north of Charleston, South Carolina, pays homage to the renowned Revolutionary War hero, the Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. Spanning the entire Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion and encompassing the Subtropical coniferous forest, this park offers...
Learn more about Wardfield B - FSR212B

The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox. It lies entirely within the Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion. The park is also entirely in the Subtropical...
Learn more about Stills Landing - FSR 211B

The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox. It lies entirely within the Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion. The park is also entirely in the Subtropical...
Learn more about Santee Bluff - FSR 150

The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox. It lies entirely within the Middle Atlantic Coastal Forests Ecoregion. The park is also entirely in the Subtropical...
Learn more about Pitch Landing - FSR 192

This route travels through Francis Marion National Forest on a mix of gravel forest road, packed sand, and narrow two-track. The trail starts out relatively easy and open, then becomes more secluded and noticeably narrower as it winds deeper into the woods. Several sections feel very remote, with ve...
Learn more about Road 5021

This trail loops through the northeast portion of Francis Marion National Forest and offers visitors a look into the Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion. Because it's a low-lying forest surrounded by rivers, it is prone to flooding and sometimes impassable. Check conditions before attempting. ...
Learn more about Francis Marion NF - SCAR Alternate

The Francis Marion National Forest, just north of Charleston, South Carolina, is a tribute to the famous Revolutionary War hero, the Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. This park covers the entire Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion and the Subtropical coniferous forest, and it has a ton of different t...
Learn more about Wardfield Spur A - FSR212A

The Francis Marion National Forest, situated north of Charleston, South Carolina, honors the Revolutionary War hero known as the Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. Encompassing the entire Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion and the Subtropical coniferous forest, this park provides a diverse array of t...
Learn more about Wardfield - FSR 212

The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox. It lies entirely within the Middle Atlantic Coastal Forests Ecoregion. The park is also entirely in the Subtropical...
Learn more about Guilliard Lake - FSR 150

The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox. It lies entirely within the Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion. The park is also entirely in the Subtropical...
Learn more about Francis Marion Forest - FSR 151

This route follows Forest Service Road 153 through Francis Marion National Forest, traveling through a quiet landscape dominated by tall pine forest. The trail is primarily a wide gravel and packed-dirt forest road with a generally firm surface and plenty of room for a full-size truck or SUV.
Learn more about Blue Springs

The Francis Marion National Forest, situated north of Charleston, South Carolina, honors the Revolutionary War hero known as the Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. Encompassing the entire Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion and the Subtropical coniferous forest, this park provides a diverse array of t...
Learn more about Murrell Tract - Part 1 - FSR 220

Level sandy and gravel-based road that occasionally reduces to a two-track in a few isolated spots. The road is easily traversed by any vehicle. There are numerous offshoot roads (211a, 211b, etc) that are out and backs to the main 211 road. One side road has a nice boat launch for Kayaks or other s...
Learn more about FS 211

This is an easy scenic drive for those looking for more trails and less mud. The trail is mostly compacted sand and well-maintained, with plenty of room for passing traffic in most sections. You can access this trail via Mercy Lane or Peacemaker's Way. There are also several cut-throughs from Barnhi...
Learn more about Jamey's Swamp Road

This trail is a ride around the pasture with no challenge in between. The trail is mostly used as an access to other trails in the system, so some sections have well-worn tire tracks, and other areas are just grass. Do watch for traffic as you approach the highly-used Restoration Trail.
Learn more about Graham's Circle

Santee Coastal Reserve Wildlife Management Area was established by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources due to the purchase and donation of the property by The Nature Conservancy in 1974. This unique property represents a variety of habitats found in South Carolina, including diverse u...
Learn more about Santee Coastal WMA

The Francis Marion National Forest, situated north of Charleston, South Carolina, pays homage to the Revolutionary War hero known as the Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. Encompassing the entire Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion and the Subtropical coniferous forest, this park offers a diverse rang...
Learn more about Chicken Creek Access - FSR 204B

The Francis Marion National Forest, situated north of Charleston, South Carolina, pays homage to the Revolutionary War hero known as the Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. Encompassing the entire Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion and the Subtropical coniferous forest, this park offers a diverse rang...
Learn more about McConnell Landing - FSR 204F

The Francis Marion National Forest, situated north of Charleston, South Carolina, pays homage to the Revolutionary War hero known as the Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. Encompassing the entire Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion and the Subtropical coniferous forest, this park offers a diverse rang...
Learn more about Battery Warren Historic Fort - FSR204A

Santee Coastal Reserve Wildlife Management Area was established by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources due to the purchase and donation of the property by The Nature Conservancy in 1974. This unique property represents a variety of habitats found in South Carolina, including diverse u...
Learn more about Santee Coastal WMA

The Francis Marion National Forest, situated north of Charleston, South Carolina, pays homage to the Revolutionary War hero known as the Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. Encompassing the entire Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion and the Subtropical coniferous forest, this park offers a diverse rang...
Learn more about Chicken Creek Access - FSR 204B

The Francis Marion National Forest, situated north of Charleston, South Carolina, pays homage to the Revolutionary War hero known as the Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. Encompassing the entire Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion and the Subtropical coniferous forest, this park offers a diverse rang...
Learn more about McConnell Landing - FSR 204F

The Francis Marion National Forest, situated north of Charleston, South Carolina, pays homage to the Revolutionary War hero known as the Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. Encompassing the entire Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion and the Subtropical coniferous forest, this park offers a diverse rang...
Learn more about Battery Warren Historic Fort - FSR204A