Santee
United States, South Carolina
Santee
LocationUnited States, South Carolina
RegionSouth Carolina
TypeNational Wildlife Refuge
Coordinates33.5380°, -80.4330°
Established1942
Area61.1
Nearest CitySummerton (5 mi)
Major CityColumbia (50 mi)
About Santee
Stretches 18 miles along Lake Marion's northern shore with 10,000+ acres of open water, freshwater marsh, and managed impoundments. Created to mitigate habitat loss from hydroelectric projects. Features a historic Santee Indian mound. Offers hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and boating.