TripAdvisor Reviews - Santee National Wildlife Refuge Feed

Good hiking, canoe trails and birding. Otherwise, not a lot to offer.

sue820, Marietta, Ga — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 22:15:08 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

There are two main sections to this refuge. The first is off exit 102. The signs clearly show how to get to this area of the refuge. The visitor's center, which is very nice and is staffed by...

Watson's Chase left the Fort without its cannon

catlee54171, Charleston, South Carolina — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:53:49 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an amazing site. Thank goodness it is still left to explore the early days of colonial America. Over a 1000 years ago the Santee Indians built this mound. The British took full advantage of...

Always stop here

karoleigh, North Carolina — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 01:09:16 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not a large park, but it's a great stop-off for us while we are on our way home (North Carolina). It's a quiet little refuge away from the hustle and bustle of I-95, yet it is within a couple...

Beautiful

Matthew S, Orlando, Florida — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:19:32 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

We spend several hours exploring some of this amazing place. We first stopped at the visitor center in one of four areas this National Wildlife Refuge protects. A happy older couple greeted us...

Enjoy a blend of American history and natural history

grand9mom, Rock Hill, SC — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:14:53 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

With four grandchildren ages 4-12 in tow, we went to the Visitor Center of this Natural Park Service property. The children enjoyed the hands-on displays and dioramas of local fauna. I also ready...

Love this place!

Johnnie S, Mexia, Alabama, United States — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:50:03 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

We are staying temporarily about a mile from this site. I visit it at least once a week.Beautiful views of the lake and the most amazing sunsets that I have ever seen! Steeped in history! Just off...

Incredible staff, great birding festival

jppAZ, Tucson, AZ — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:13:09 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my second time to attend the Santee Birding Festival and this year we picked up registration packets at the Wildlife Refuge office. The staff is wonderful, knowledgeable, helpful. It was a...

A magical wilderness, minutes from I95

pondandpines, Rochester, NY — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:28:25 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

While traveling on I95 we stopped at Santee Wildlife Refuge to stretch our legs, and within minutes we found ourselves in a wonderful wild place. We climbed the Indian mound and hiked the two trails...

Wonderful adventure!

trizkelerulz — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:16:13 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

We hiked the 7.5 miles around the park and we were not at all disappointed. I would highly recommend being prepared for ticks. We had to scan eachother about every half hour or so as we forgot bug...

A must see for all ages.

lakelorain, pa — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:26:39 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Santee National Wildlife Refuge has something for everyone, young and old. The Refuge is divided into 4 distinct areas. There are hiking and bicycling trails as well as canoe and kayaking areas....