Little Wambaw Swamp Wilderness

Another of the four Wildernesses within Francis Marion National Forest, Little Wambaw Swamp is a river-bottom land of hardwoods and sloughs. Bald cypress and tupelo grow impressively large, and about 60 acres of forest in the southwestern portion of the swamp are believed to be virgin timber. The dense understory consists primarily of wild orchids, bladderwort and pickerel weed. Old earthen railroad trams cross the area and provide high ground for foot traffic and possible spots to camp. The bridges where the trams spanned the many sluggish waterways are long gone, so prepare to wade. Camping is also available at bordering Buck Hall Recreation Area, where the earthen tram system can be accessed.