Capers Island Heritage Preserve

Undeveloped barrier island immediately north of Dewees Island, owned and managed by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources as a Heritage Preserve, so yes, it is a state heritage preserve. Roughly three miles long and one mile wide, with about 850 acres of maritime upland, 214 acres of front beach, 1,090 acres of salt marsh and over 100 acres of brackish impoundments. No bridge, no ferry, no facilities, no drinking water, no power. You get there by private boat or kayak, or on a chartered/guided trip; landing is typically on the creek side. There is no entrance fee and no permit is required for day use. Day visitors without a camping permit must be off the island by one hour after sunset. Overnight camping is by permit only from the SCDNR Charleston office, capped at 40 people per night across no more than 20 groups, first come first served for both permits and campsites; camping on the north end of the island is allowed only October 16 through March 14. No motorized vehicles, non-motorized vehicles, ATVs or off-road vehicles of any kind. No trash may be burned or buried. Entering any area posted as a bird nesting area is prohibited. No crab or fish pots or traps in the impoundments; no fishing from the impoundment tide gate. SCDNR maintenance facilities on the island are not open to the public. The island's ocean side is known for its standing dead-tree boneyard beach. Roughly 20 miles by water from Isle of Palms; the usual launch points are the Isle of Palms Marina or Garris Landing.