McClellanville, SC

It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since Hurricane Hugo muddied McClellanville’s timeline. The town has made anamazing comeback and it’s finally to the point that you don’t hear that four-letter word in everyday communication now. I certainly couldn’t say that 10 years ago. Time was still measured in terms of “before Hugo” and “after Hugo”, but that past is becoming more and more distant. This anniversary will come and go and my phone will cease to ring from reporters who read my first article about Hugo looking for an interview, maybe a before and after article or a “Where are They Now” piece to catch America up on what the little Village that could has been up to. They want me to point them in the direction of the best scoop, the biggest tear-jerker, or most triumphant return from despair. Well the truth is that’s the whole Village, that’s McClellanville. Read the rest at MyMcClellanville.net

On May 10th, 2008 the Deerhead Oak was dedicated as South Carolina’s 2007 Heritage Tree of the Year. The McClellanville Tree Committee sponsored the event held in the shady branches of the town’s landmark live oak at the corner of Oak Street and Pinckney Street. A plaque commemorating Deerhead Oak as the Heritage Tree for 2007 was unveiled as well as a second plaque honoring the Beckman family (the owners of the land on which Deerhead Oak rests) for their gracious contribution to McClellanville’s greenspace and the town’s history.

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October 4, 2008
17th Annual McClellanville, SC Inshore Fishing Tournament
"The Creek Slam"


Entry fee $45/angler
50% of the entry fees are returned as prizes.
All proceeds go to Archibald Rutledge Academy.

Haddrell's Point Youth Angler is also awarded to the angler
under 15 on the team with the highest point total.

Register "early" by September 19^th and receive a free T-Shirt

Forms are available to download:

Entry Form

Tournament Rules

Sponsorship Form


The tournament starts at sunrise, 7:13 AM. Low tide is at 5:12 AM, so we start fishing the incoming tide. High tide is at 11:38 AM. Last year we had 76 boats and first place took home $1990. We are also a little earlier this year, October 4th, which will help everyone with the elusive flounder. The allowable fishing area is bounded on the north by the South Santee River and the South by the Isle of Plams connector bridge. Each boat fishes as a team, and weighs in the largest of each species. All fish must meet the South Carolina rules and regulations for sizes and limits.

South Carolina Fishing Regulations

Call Malcolm Baldwin for sponsorship and entry information:
(843) 697-4340, or email malcolm@wpbaldwin.com

There are several different camping in the Francis Marion National Forest. If you don't want to really rough it, the Buck Hall Landing site is for you. There is a bath house with hot showers and flush toilets. There are 14 camper hook-up sites with camp pads, fire rings, picnic tables and 5 tent sites. The camp ground is on the Intracoastal Waterway and there is an on-site boat ramp. It is a beautiful setting with great access to fishing and shrimping in the Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge.


There are several primative camping sites including the Elmwood Camp ground, 8 miles north of McClellanville on Hwy 17, turn left onto Rutledge Rd, and 4 miles on the left. This site serves as a DNR check station during hunting season. There is water and toilets available. This site is used by hunters during hunting the season. Also available is the Honey Hill site. This is located at the base of the old look out tower that is no longer in use, approximately 8 miles west of McClellanville on Hwy 45. This site is near the motorized trails.