Old Towne Creek County Park |top| Jun 2026

| | Don’t | |--------|-----------| | Bring bug spray (spring–fall) | Expect restrooms – none (porta‑potty only) | | Visit at low tide for creek exploring | Leave valuables in car – very safe but remote | | Pack a picnic (tables under oaks) | Swim – tidal creek, strong currents | | Go early morning for mist & quiet | Bring a big group – best for solo or couple wandering |

As you enter the park, you are greeted by the ruins of the old zoo infrastructure—a relic from a bygone era of Charleston tourism. While nature has reclaimed these cages and pathways, they serve as a poignant reminder of how our relationship with wild spaces has evolved. Today, the animals are wild and free, not enclosures, and the park feels more like an archaeological site than an attraction. old towne creek county park

: The park is situated on 197 acres along the creek, providing a natural and serene environment. The area was once a significant site for the Native American tribes and early settlers in the region. | | Don’t | |--------|-----------| | Bring bug