Francis Marion Ranger District
Federal / Recreation.gov
Please note: FMRD Recreation Sites closing Sept 11, 4:30PM due to Hurricane Due to Hurricane Florence, all recreation sites on the Francis Marion Ranger District, including the office, will be closed by 4:30 on Tuesday, September 11. Our sites will reopen after post-storm assessments are made. If you need immediate assistance, please call 843-336-2200. The Francis Marion, located in the coastal plain of South Carolina, is bounded to the north by Santee River and to the east by the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. The forest is situated between two major metropolitan areas: Myrtle
Location
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33.14900, -79.70300
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 11:50 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Awendaw, SC.
Today
74°F
Sunny
wind 7 mph
Tonight
47°F
Mostly Clear
wind 2 mph
Tuesday
76°F
Sunny
wind 5 mph
Tuesday Night
50°F
Mostly Clear
wind 3 mph
Wednesday
77°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 to 9 mph
Wednesday Night
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 5 to 8 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (set your own plan)
- Not estimated for this listing — map it from your home
- Access
- See details
- Hike-in
- Confirm on site / map
- Pass required
- Check the facility page (day-use fees vary; many federal sites are free)
- Parking
- See facility details
- Camping
- No camping here (facility) — camp nearby
- Max stay
- Check local rules
- Reservation
- None for day use
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