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Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge


Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
Lands End Drive
Hilton Head, SC 29926
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What's Near Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge

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Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head $110 0.6 mi 1.0 km 4 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #28 of 47 attractions in Hilton Head
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Encompassing four islands and 4,000 acres, the refuge aims to preserve and protect endangered natural habitats and species. At 1,200 acres, Pinckney...... more » Encompassing four islands and 4,000 acres, the refuge aims to preserve and protect endangered natural habitats and species. At 1,200 acres, Pinckney is the largest of the refuge's islands and the only one open to the public. « less
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Attraction type: Nature reserve
Activities: Birdwatching, Hiking, Biking
Address: Lands End Drive Hilton Head, SC 29926
Tel: 912-652-4415

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“Beautiful and interesting wildlife, but a word of caution.”
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4 of 5 stars
TNcountrygirl911 22 contributions
NE Tennessee
Jul 15, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I took a LONG hike through the refuge and there were numerous occasions to take beautiful pictures of a great variety of amazing wildlife. I teach school and teach a story about armadillos. We had the opportunity to watch and photograph one very close to us for a long time which was a great experience for me... more

“Would be a sin to miss this!”
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5 of 5 stars
seaofjoy 1 contribution
columbia,sc
Oct 5, 2006
23/23 found this review helpful

My husband and I go to Pinckney every time we visit HHI. The birdlife is exceptional and we never fail to see and alligator or two. We've seen Moma raccoons with baby raccoons in broad daylight feeding in the marsh; raccoons are nocturnal animals so this is unusual. Eagle and osprey nests are plentiful! There is a rookery when you... more

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Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge Address

Lands End Drive, Hilton Head, SC 29926
Tel: 912-652-4415