Point South / Yemassee KOA

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.