Carolina Bay Nature Preserve

23 Acres

14 acres was purchased by ALC and donated to the City of Aiken. The City combined the gift with 10 acres it already owned, including a central pond, to create a fully protected and largely restored Carolina bay and its watershed–a wildlife preserve almost in downtown Aiken. Public access permitted.

The Carolina Bay Nature Preserve includes 14 acres purchased by ALC and donated to the City of Aiken and 10 acres, including a central pond, already owned by the City. This results in a fully protected and largely restored Carolina bay and its watershed–a wildlife preserve located close to downtown Aiken.

More Information about Carolina Bay Nature Preserve, such as hours of operation, can be found here: https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/parks-playgrounds-natural-areas/carolina-bay-nature-preserve/

Aerial photo showing recreational lands owned by the City of Aiken. The Carolina Bay Nature Preserve is comprised of 10 acres of land previously owned by the City of Aiken (in pink) plus 14 acres purchased by ALC (in green). Adjacent is the Odell Weeks Activity Center (in yellow).

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