(Keywords: Paddling, Boating, Hiking - South Carolina)
Capers,
accessed only by boat, remains undeveloped, not unchanged. With the
exception of a new dock on the island's southwest corner and a few old structures
on the island's interior, Capers boasts little improvement. That's
not to say that it remains the same as it was before recent hurricanes.
For one, there is beach now where many maps show none. The photo at
right shows the view across the inlet from Capers to Dewees Island.
Caper's Inlet is shallow, but it was deep enough that at one time folks
worried that small submarines could slip though our border. Local
lore is that towers, like the one shown in the photo, were constructed during
WWII as watches for amphibious invasion.
Once on the island, you can stretch your legs on a network of trails that will connect you with the wildlife. Like Bull Island, you will encounter alligators, deer, raccoons, loggerhead turtles, and numerous birds, including herons, egrets, ibises, bitterns, ospreys and eagles.
You will also encounter a horde of insects throughout the interior of the island and you'll go insane without a toxic slathering of DEET insect repellant. Better yet, wear a baja shirt* and use bug netting*.
Click on the binoculars to see a demonstration ExpertGPS displaying the water trail between Copahee Sound boat ramp and Capers Island. capers_expert.jpg (Approx. 77 KB) opens in a new window.
GPS MAP
- Download the free GPS Map in GPS eXchange (.gpx) file format, which can be read and transferred to your GPS using free GPS software. (The .gpx file will appear in a new window where you can File > Save as... on your computer).
GPS Map Details
File Name capers.gpx
File Size: 21 KB
Revised: 5 February 2002
Datum: WGS84
Class A1 Data
Waypoint and Routes
- Water trail from Copahee Boat Ramp to Dock and Beach
- Dock to beach Trail, new trail and connector.
- 9 Waypoints including Seewee Visitor Information Center on Hwy. 17.
Adventure Travel Tip
During low tide, many of the waterways in and around Copahee Sound become impassable. Wind can effect also effect water levels and make open water crossings more difficult. Always consult a local tide table when planning your trip to the island.
More Info
Most campers choose to avoid the bugs by selecting primitive sites on the front beach. Permits can be obtained by calling the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources at (843) 762-5042.
Adjacent GPS Map:
Nearby Geocache:
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