Prothonotary Warbler
Latin: Protonotaria citrea
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Photo: David Ramage
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Come join us in celebrating our 50th year anniversary on May 11th, 2024, exactly 50 years from the dedication ceremony on May 11th, 1974.
Information about our center and trails is located here. For more information check our Visit, Program, and our Bird FAQ. Online registration for tickets is available but not required. Walk-ins welcome, we just ask that you arrive by 2 pm so you have plenty of time to enjoy the boardwalk. To purchase your tickets online click here!
Quick Swamp Notes | |
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Center Address | 336 Sanctuary Road, Harleyville SC, 29448 |
Hours of Operation (Center & Boardwalk) | Wed-Sat 9AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-4PM (gate closes after 4PM) |
Admission Prices (Boardwalk) | Adults: $12, Children (ages 6-12): $7, Children (under 6): Free |
Admission Discount (Boardwalk) | Buying tickets 24 hours in advance will give you $1 off per ticket |
Hours of Operation (Grassland/Woodland Trail) | Seven days a week, sunrise to sunset, no admission required |
Center Phone | 843-462-2150 |
Do you have yearly memberships? | Yes. Prices are Indvidual: $50, Family (2 adults, 2 kids): $125. |
Do you allow pets on your trails? | No (we do allow registered service animals) |
Do you allow bikes on your trails? | No |
Do you allow strollers on your trails? | Yes |
Are your trails ADA accessible? | Boardwalk: Yes | Grassland/woodland trail: No |
Is preregistration for tickets required? | Only for programs, not general admission |
Join us on the boardwalk for select firefly viewing nights.
Space is limited and registration is required!
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Beidler is a visually rich place, and you can help us showcase that. This contest is for anyone and everyone, complete with prizes and overly critical acclaim.
If you would like to become a Beidler annual pass-holder, and support your favorite swamp, please click here to purchase an annual pass.
If you are unable to register for a walk on our boardwalk, consider visiting the new Grasslands-Woodland Trails near the entrance to the center! Open everyday from sunrise to sunset and no admissions or reservations are required, although online donations are always appreciated.
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Photo: Richard Covey
Purchase tickets for boardwalk admission and events online.
We're open Fri to Sun from 9AM to 4PM
Frequented by photographers and nature lovers from all over the world, our 18,000-acre bird and wildlife sanctuary offers a beauty unsurpassed in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Beidler is the world’s largest old-growth cypress-tupelo swamp forest — a vibrant ecosystem untouched for millennia. Enjoy thousand-year-old trees, a range of wildlife, and the quiet flow of blackwater, all from the safety of our 1.75-mile boardwalk.
We are actively working to restore native habitats of South Carolina. Check out our work!
Purchase tickets for boardwalk admission and events online.
We're open Fri to Sun from 9AM to 4PM
Click here to purchase a membership, which provides free admission for a year and other benefits. We offer both Individual and Family Memberships.
If you wish to support us, please consider donating. 100% of your donation goes back into Beidler Forest.