South Carolina Botanical Garden

The South Carolina Botanical Garden is a 295-acre garden located on Clemson University campus featuring distinct planting areas, nature trails, ponds, flowing water, and forested sections. The site also includes the Bob Campbell Geology Museum.

The Hanover House, dating to the early 1700s, was transported to the campus from the South Carolina Low Country region. Connected to this historical preservation effort is a pioneer village reconstruction featuring a log cabin built in 1825 that originally stood near Seneca, South Carolina.

Art installations from international creators, local volunteers, and students are scattered throughout the grounds and shape how visitors experience the natural spaces. This artistic presence adds another layer to walking through the gardens beyond simply viewing plants.

The garden is open year-round daily from sunrise to sunset with free admission to all areas. Plan to spend several hours if you want to explore the trails and different sections without rushing.

The Hunt Log Cabin is an original structure from 1825 that was relocated from near Seneca and remains as a tangible link to early settlement in the region. Visitors often overlook this cabin while exploring the gardens, missing the chance to step inside a genuine 19th-century dwelling that tells stories of daily life in earlier times.

Location: South Carolina

GPS coordinates: 34.67360,-82.82380

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:02