


Ancient bottomland hardwood forest with towering bald cypress, buttressed trunks, knee roots and slow-moving waterways—ideal for moody forest scenes, reflective water compositions, wildlife (herons, deer, owls) and misty morning atmospheres. Best at sunrise or after rain for reflections and fog; spring and fall provide color and fewer bugs. Accessible via the 2.4-mile Boardwalk Loop from Harry Hampton Visitor Center (parking available). No entry fee but expect seasonal flooding and mosquitoes; a



Ancient bottomland hardwood forest with towering bald cypress, buttressed trunks, knee roots and slow-moving waterways—ideal for moody forest scenes, reflective water compositions, wildlife (herons, deer, owls) and misty morning atmospheres. Best at sunrise or after rain for reflections and fog; spring and fall provide color and fewer bugs. Accessible via the 2.4-mile Boardwalk Loop from Harry Hampton Visitor Center (parking available). No entry fee but expect seasonal flooding and mosquitoes; a