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ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge

Protected habitat within the Ashepoo, Combahee, and Edisto river basin landscape.

  • Beaufort, Charleston, Colleton, Hampton County
  • Hollywood, Edisto Island
  • Verified 2026-08-01

Current planning outlook

Weather
Favorable
Activity
Not Recommended
Confidence
Partial

Coastal Flood Advisory may affect this activity or its access.

Last official observation: Sep 8, 8:56 AM EDT

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Official notices

Active alerts

  • Coastal Flood AdvisoryCoastal Flood Advisory issued September 8 at 6:55AM EDT until September 8 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SCSource: National Weather Service
  • Rip Current StatementRip Current Statement issued September 8 at 6:55AM EDT until September 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SCSource: National Weather Service

Know the place

Overview

Protected habitat within the Ashepoo, Combahee, and Edisto river basin landscape. This page provides a verified planning overview and links to the managing authority for current operational details.

fishinghikingwildlife viewing

Connected official data

Relevant condition signals

Temperature78°F
Wind10 mph
UpdatedSep 8, 8:56 AM EDT

Fishing

Weather
Favorable
Activity
Not Recommended
Confidence
Partial

Coastal Flood Advisory may affect this activity or its access.

Last official observation: Sep 8, 8:56 AM EDT

Contributing official sources: NWS

Missing critical checks: connected water and access conditions

This rating is intentionally limited until the missing critical sources are checked.

Hiking

Weather
Favorable
Activity
Not Recommended
Confidence
Partial

Coastal Flood Advisory may affect this activity or its access.

Last official observation: Sep 8, 8:56 AM EDT

Contributing official sources: NWS

Missing critical checks: connected managing-authority closure feed

This rating is intentionally limited until the missing critical sources are checked.

Overall visit

Weather
Favorable
Activity
Not Recommended
Confidence
Partial

Coastal Flood Advisory may affect this activity or its access.

Last official observation: Sep 8, 8:56 AM EDT

Contributing official sources: NWS

Missing critical checks: connected managing-authority closure feed

This rating is intentionally limited until the missing critical sources are checked.

Source-by-source coverage

Condition coverage for this place

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WeatherConnected · NWS

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Weather alertsConnected · NWS

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Trail statusOfficial check · Managing authority

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Closures & park alertsNot connected · NPS / managing authority

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Before you leave

Access and practical details

Hours
Gate, office, facility, and seasonal hours may differ. Check the official source before departure.
Fees
No fixed fee is asserted here because admission, parking, tour, and overnight charges can change. Check the official source.
Parking
Large public lands have multiple entrances and parking areas. Select an official access point before departure.
Accessibility
Accessibility varies by access point, trail, and facility. Review the managing source or contact the site for the current accessible route.
  • NWS weather and alerts are connected for this verified coordinate.
  • Use the official destination page for current closures and operational notices.

Planning notes reviewed 2026-08-01 from theofficial managing source. Hours, fees, access, and facilities can change seasonally.

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