Johns Island, South Carolina

Johns Island is a large Lowcountry island in Charleston County, South Carolina, known for its rural landscape and important live oak trees such as the Angel Oak.

The island contains salt marshes, agricultural land, forested areas and scattered residential development, and draws visitors primarily for the Angel Oak and for lowland scenery, local farms and conservation areas. Opportunities include short walks to notable trees, scenic drives and visits to conservation sites.

European-style plantations and rice agriculture shaped much of the island’s land use from the colonial period through the 19th century, and the island retains cultural ties to Gullah-Geechee communities in the Lowcountry. Historic houses and agricultural landscapes persist alongside modern residential growth.

Johns Island sits southwest of downtown Charleston in South Carolina, within Charleston County, separated from the mainland and other Sea Islands by tidal creeks and marshes and reached by road bridges and causeways from the city and surrounding islands.

• Angel Oak location: Home to the Angel Oak, a famous Southern live oak estimated several centuries old and a popular short visit for many travelers.
• Landscape and activities: Largely rural with salt marshes, farmland and low-density residential areas, making it suitable for cycling and scenic drives rather than extensive beach tourism.