Cape Romain Photos – Charleston County, South Carolina

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.

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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