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Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1932 as a migratory bird refuge. Its 66,267 acres stretch along the southeast Atlantic coast and include barrier islands, salt marshes, and maritime forests.
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Cape Romain
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Sewee Bay
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Sewee Bay
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Lighthouse Island
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Cape Romain
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Raccoon Key
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Cape Romain
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Bulls Island
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Bulls Island
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Popular spots within the refuge are Bulls Island, Cape Island, Raccoon Key, and Lighthouse Island – where two lighthouses from the 1800s still stand.
Cape Romain's original objective was to preserve the habitats of native bird species, but it has since expanded to protect other species – especially endangered ones. Today, the refuge actively participates in recovery efforts for the threatened loggerhead sea turtle – South Carolina's State Reptile.
Cape Romain is located 20 miles north of Charleston off US 17. The majority of the refuge is accessible only by boat; visitors can use the public landing or the ferry service.
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