An enjoyable boat ride at Cypress Gardens

Welcome to Cypress Gardens

Dr. Dwight Williams, Director

Mission statement
The mission of Cypress Gardens is to provide facilities and programs that will foster an appreciation of nature (plants, animals, and ecosystems) and the history of Dean Hall Plantation and Cypress Gardens.

Admission Prices

• Adults - $10.00
• Seniors (65 years and older) - $9.00
• Children (6 years to 11 years) - $5.00
• Children under 5 years are free.
• Last Admission at 4:00 PM

Berkeley County residents with photo IDs and their dependents are admitted free from 9 AM to noon on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

You don’t have to travel far to experience Berkeley County’s own Cypress Gardens and it's "Blooming Year Round" with adventure and excitement for the entire family! Nestled within a genuine black water cypress swamp, Cypress Gardens offers student, group and family adventures including:

• Thrilling swamp boat rides amidst blooming azaleas, camellias and other flowers
• 3.5 miles of exciting nature trails
• An amazing Butterfly House and aquarium & reptile exhibits.

Cypress Gardens also offers the perfect location to conduct breathtaking wedding ceremonies and memorable receptions. Choose from a variety of settings throughout our beautiful 170-acre tranquil area, which has become a favorite destination for locals, as well as visitors from all over the country.

Cypress Gardens has hosted over 16 major movies including 'The Patriot', 'Cold Mountain' and 'The Notebook', along with the television mini-series 'North and South' and one of its first movies, 'Swamp Thing'.

A visit to Cypress Gardens will be an experience you and your loved ones and friends will always remember.