The best parks & outdoor spots in Beaufort County

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Cypress Wetlands (opens in a new tab)

1700 Paris Ave · Port Royal

For a quick reset close to home, Cypress Wetlands offers walking trails and a boardwalk through a living rookery, with herons, hawks, owls,…

For a quick reset close to home, Cypress Wetlands offers walking trails and a boardwalk through a living rookery, with herons, hawks, owls, and the occasional alligator supervising your steps. There’s also an open-air amphitheater, so nature can be your pre-show and your intermission.

From the Port Royal newsletter, October 15, 2026

Spanish Moss Trail Fishing Pier (opens in a new tab)

Spanish Moss Trl · Beaufort

Spanish Moss Trail Fishing Pier is that easy-to-love stop where a mellow walk or ride on the Spanish Moss Trail turns into a few peaceful…

Spanish Moss Trail Fishing Pier is that easy-to-love stop where a mellow walk or ride on the Spanish Moss Trail turns into a few peaceful casts and legit scenery. Bringing kids? The Depot Trailhead’s Kids in Parks TRACK Trail points you toward the Mather Trestle and a simple, memory-making outing.

From the Beaufort newsletter, October 16, 2026

Tuck In De Wood Campgrounds (opens in a new tab)

22 Tuc-In-De-Woods Ln · St Helena Island

Tranquil RV & tent campsite with showers, laundry, a fishing pond, a playground & access to trails.

Tranquil RV & tent campsite with showers, laundry, a fishing pond, a playground & access to trails.