Angel Oak Tree, South Carolina, United States

4.5 (2.392 reviews) Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent Ranking #1 in South Carolina Points of Interest & Landmarks • Geologic Formations

400-500 Year Old Live Oak Tree

While visiting the McLeod Plantation and seeing their 300 year old live oak, we were told we should visit the nearby Angle Oak Tree to see one even older. We saw claims online that it was 600 years old, but the placards on the property indicated it is more likely to be 400-500 years old. The parking is relatively limited - just a dozen or so spots off the road. We were simply lucky that one spot was available when we arrived. Placards state that this is the oldest live oak tree east of the Mississippi River. It was, indeed, huge and majestic, so it is worth 15 minutes of someone's time to drop by when in the area.
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Address

3688 Angel Oak Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455-3300

Mobile

+1 843-559-3496

Website

http://sc-charleston.civicplus.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Angel-Oak-Park-7

Working hours

Monday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday :
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Current local date and time now

Tuesday, May 07, 2024, 17:15

User Ratings

4.5 based on (2.392 reviews)

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Reviews

  • 4nicole_chelli 5:00 PM Dec 16, 2022
    Magnificent and worth a stop
    I have visited Angel Oak twice now and it has not failed to disappoint. The beauty and age of this tree is truly stunning. Free to enter and there are picnic tables on the outskirts of the tree. Please be respectful of the tree! Local artists are there painting the tree, feel free to ask them questions! One of them recommended Sono Market place for lunch nearby which did not disappoint.
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  • 4Melinda H 5:00 PM Jan 24, 2023
    Absolutely beutiful tree! Well worth the visit.
    What an absolutely great opportunity to view one of the oldest and beautiful trees in our nation. There are some picnic tables if you want to plan a lunch and just enjoy this majestic tree. The visit is free but be sure to check the visitor hours prior to going. There is not a paved parking lot and there are no walkways to this could be tough for a person who has mobility issues. There is handicap parking close to the gift shop. The gift shop is rustic but does have some artworks, photos and post cards available for purchase.

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