Hosted by Meg H.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Beach
Forest
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Kim W.recommends
March 3, 2018
Forest Retreat
We loved our stay at the Forest Retreat! Holy cow, what a fantastic spot. The property is right off of Botany Bay Road, with its famously photogenic tunnel of live oak trees. Even if there was nothing else of interest in the area, I’d go back when the trees are fully leafed out, just to do a proper photo shoot along that road.
As it turns out, there’s plenty to see and do nearby. The Botany Bay Plantation Wildlife Management Area is just down the road, closed on Tuesdays but otherwise free and open to the public. There’s a 6.5-mile driving or biking loop, and a walking trail to an incredibly cool beach (access depends on the tide, I think, so plan accordingly). The town of Edisto Beach is just a few minutes away, and Charleston is only a 45-minute drive.
The campsite itself is quiet and comfortable, and host Meg was an absolute delight. My co-pilot had no trouble backing our 22’ trailer into the site and we were happy for the electrical hookup. On Meg’s advice we avoided filling our tanks with the local water, which apparently has a sulfury smell. The hammock was a nice bonus, and we definitely took advantage of it.
Thanks, Meg, for providing such a lovely spot – we’re already looking forward to a return visit!
Hosted by Meg H.Joined in January 2018
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