Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Mill Branch is a single-lane, mostly gravel road running north/south through Francis Marion National Forest. Caution should be taken when getting up to speed due to sparsely scattered but deep potholes that tend to hide in the shade. This route is an easy drive that can be made in any vehicle and pa...
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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 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

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

The Francis Marion National Forest, situated north of Charleston, South Carolina, honors the Revolutionary War hero known as the Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. This park encompasses the entire Middle Atlantic coastal forests ecoregion and the Subtropical coniferous forest, offering a diverse array of tr...
Learn more about Murrell Tract - Part 2 - FSR220

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 Thompson Branch Road - FSR 154A

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 Savannah - FSR221

Fish Pond Trail is a quiet, lightly developed forest route in Francis Marion National Forest. The route passes through dense pine and hardwood woodland. It follows a narrow two-track corridor, although grass and other plants cover much of the roadway. The trail is flat. No rocks, deep ledges, or ot...
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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

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