Pin itAngel Oak Tree
A 400-year-old Southern live oak on Johns Island, twenty minutes from Kiawah, with a canopy that covers nearly half an acre.
- Duration
- 30-45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Type
- Cultural
- What stands out
- A 400-year-old Southern live oak on Johns Island, twenty minutes from Kiawah, with a canopy that covers nearly half an acre.
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The Angel Oak is a Southern live oak on Johns Island, estimated at 400 to 500 years old and one of the oldest living organisms east of the Mississippi. The canopy covers 17,200 square feet, the longest branch reaches 187 feet from the trunk, and the tree stands 65 feet tall. It photographs well and impresses more in person.
The park sits about 20 minutes from Kiawah Island, which makes it a natural stop on the drive between the resort and Charleston. Most of the visit is spent standing under the canopy, taking in the scale. A small gift shop operates on site. Free admission, 30 to 45 minutes, no planning required, and one of the easier additions to any day on a Kiawah trip.
Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with seasonal adjustments, at 3688 Angel Oak Road on Johns Island. Free parking. Morning visits beat the midday heat and the busiest crowds.