Caw caw County Park Once the site of several working rice plantations carved into a cypress swamp , the Caw Caw Interpretive Center now boasts 6 miles of raised trails through the watery landscape . Alligators , deer , and otters abound , and bald eagles , kites , and a host of waterfowl are commonly present . Trailside interpretive signs explain the land ’ s natural and plantation history . Despite the excellent wildlife viewing opportunities , visitors often have the trails at Caw Caw all to themselves . The trails and interpretive center are open Tuesday thru Sunday from 9 a . m . to 5 p . m . The facility is managed as a lowimpact wildlife preserve . Pets and bicycles are not permitted and there is a $ 2 fee per person .
Directions from Charleston : Head 15 miles south on Hwy 17 from downtown . Enter the park from Hwy 17 on your right . Navigate to 5200 Savannah Hwy , Ravenel , SC 29470 .
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