Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge

Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge
Map showing the location of Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge
Map showing the location of Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge
Map showing the location of Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge
LocationCharleston County, South Carolina, United States
Nearest cityAwendaw
Coordinates32°59′33″N 79°33′50″W / 32.99250°N 79.56389°W / 32.99250; -79.56389
Area66,287 acres (26,825 ha)
Established1932
Visitors154,000 (in 2010)
Governing bodyU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
WebsiteCape Romain National Wildlife Refuge
View of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge from the Intracoastal Waterway

The Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge is a 66,287 acre (267 km²) National Wildlife Refuge in southeastern South Carolina near Awendaw, South Carolina. The refuge lands and waters encompass water impoundments, creeks and bays, emergent salt marsh and barrier islands. 29,000 acres (120 km2) are designated as a wilderness area. Most of the refuge is only accessible by boat. The Intracoastal Waterway passes the Refuge. Mainland facilities include the refuge's headquarters and visitor center which are located on U.S. Highway 17 about 30 minutes by car from Charleston, South Carolina.