Botany Bay Island: Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve
About
Botany Bay Island, part of Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve, is a public beach access point in South Carolina managed by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. The nearest town is Seabrook Island, about 3.5 miles away. The access point has parking, and dogs are not allowed, so plan to leave pets at home. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Edisto Beach State Park show highs around 73°F in April and 77°F in October, compared with highs near 89°F in July and August. For a walk inland, Spanish Mount Trail is about 4.8 miles away, Campground Trail is about 5.1 miles away, and Bears Bluff Nature Trail is about 6.7 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Dogs
Not allowed
Parking
Lot
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Botany Bay Island: Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve
South Carolina
Data: South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, beach access points. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Feb–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–80°F and lows of 42–64°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Edisto Beach Sp, SC weather station, 4.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan57° high39° low
- Feb60° high42° low
- Mar65° high47° low
- Apr73° high55° low
- May80° high64° low
- Jun86° high72° low
- Jul89° high75° low
- Aug89° high73° low
- Sep85° high68° low
- Oct77° high58° low
- Nov68° high48° low
- Dec60° high43° low
Nearby
- Spanish Mount TrailHiking4.8 mi
- Campground TrailHiking5.1 mi
- Bears Bluff Nature TrailHiking6.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
