Francis Marion

United States, South Carolina

Francis Marion

LocationUnited States, South Carolina
RegionSouth Carolina
TypeNational Forest
Coordinates33.1670°, -79.6670°
Established1936
Area1068
Nearest CityCharleston (40 mi)
Major CityCharleston (40 mi)

About Francis Marion

Coastal plain forest named for Revolutionary War General Francis Marion, the 'Swamp Fox.' Preserves extensive longleaf pine forests, maritime ecosystems, and wetlands. Features the Hell Hole Bay and Wambaw Swamp wilderness areas. Popular for hunting, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing.