Woods Bay State Park, Natural preserve in Olanta, United States.
Woods Bay State Park spans 1,590 acres of diverse habitats including cypress-tupelo swamps, marshlands, sandhills, and oak-hickory forests in South Carolina.
The park, established in 1973, protects one of the largest remaining Carolina Bays, geological formations created during past ice ages through permafrost processes.
The natural center within the park educates visitors about the ecological importance of Carolina Bays and their role in Native American history.
Visitors can explore the park through a 1,150-foot boardwalk, rent canoes for the mile-long water trail, or reserve a 50-person picnic shelter.
The park contains elliptical depressions known as Carolina Bays, which alternate between wet and dry periods throughout seasonal cycles.
Location: South Carolina
Inception: 1973
Website: https://southcarolinaparks.com/woods-bay
GPS coordinates: 33.94400,-79.99100
Latest update: March 9, 2025 16:08
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