Point South / Yemassee KOA

The Great Outdoors

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge is located north of Savannah, just a 30-minute drive away when you're camping at Point South / Yemassee KOA. The Savannah River is a major part of this natural park and is habitat to many migratory and resident animal species. The terrain is mostly freshwater marshes, tidal rivers and creeks, and bottomland hardwoods, covering over 30,000 acres of land. The park is accessible by foot or bicycle, so walking and hiking are the main activities here. Some of the bird and animal species you can find are purple gallinule, American alligators, and bobcats.Ernest F. Hollings Ace Basin National Wildlife Refuge helps to preserve the largest undeveloped estuary along the Atlantic Coast. It consists of bottomland hardwoods and fresh and saltwater marshes that are habitat to many animal species. The refuge covers approximately 12,000 acres of land, and here you can see wood storks, bald eagles, American alligators, bobcats, deer, foxes, and many other animals and birds. Enjoy walking and hiking in the park while seeing wonderful scenery. Bring your cameras and binoculars for wildlife and bird watching.Hunting Island State Park is part of Saint Helena Island, an hour's drive southeast of Point South / Yemassee KOA. This is the most popular natural park in the region, with about five miles of beaches along the Atlantic shore. Here you can also see marsh, maritime forest, and a saltwater lagoon. Enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, and snorkeling on the beach. You can also just simply relax by the water and have a picnic. If you want to spend time sightseeing, there is a popular lighthouse on the island towering at 130 feet tall, providing an amazing panoramic view of the surrounding area.

Exploring the City

Old Sheldon Church Ruins is an archaeological and historical attraction in the area, located just a short drive away when you rent a motorhome near Point South / Yemassee KOA. This church was known as the Prince William Parish Church. It's had a rich history since its opening in 1757. The former church is in a beautiful, peaceful setting, surrounded by picturesque trees, and was one of the first churches built in the United States.When renting a camper in the area, you can visit the fantastic South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston, where you can learn a lot about the marine life and animals of the Atlantic Ocean. There are several interesting tours you can join, including animal feeding, seaside storytimes, turtle talks, nature discovery, and more. Meet otters, sharks, and turtles, or learn about plastic pollution in the ocean. There are various exhibits you can see, including Mountain Forest, Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Kids Coast, and Touch Tank.In the city of Columbia, you can also see many interesting museums and attractions. South Carolina State Museum is one of the best places to visit if you are interested in history, science, and education. It is located by the Congaree River, in the center of the city. Here you can see exhibits dedicated to dinosaurs, prehistoric fossils, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, African-American history, and historical telescopes. However, the biggest attraction is "Finn," which is a giant prehistoric megalodon shark replica.