Angel Oak Tree (Angel Oak Park) is a historic tree and city park in Johns Island, Charleston County, in South Carolina's Lowcountry. Admission is free. Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sun 1:00 PM-5:00 PM. Facts read from the official site on October 25, 2026.
- Hours9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Mon–Fri)official hours below
- AdmissionFree
- WhereJohns IslandCharleston County, Lowcountry
- DogsAllowed, rules below
About Angel Oak Tree (Angel Oak Park)
The Angel Oak is a Southern live oak in a City of Charleston park on Johns Island, estimated at 300 to 400 years old. The city acquired the park in 1991 and it has a gift shop and picnic area.
- 65 feet high, circumference 25.5 feet
- Shade area of about 17,000 square feet; largest limb 89 feet long
- About 400,000 visitors a year
- Blankets, food, drinks, props and tripods not allowed on or around the tree
- Permits required for weddings and engagement photo shoots
Plan It In Three Lines
Getting In
Admission: free.
9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Mon–Fri)Bring The Dog?
Leashed pets are allowed in designated areas, which include the picnic
Full rule belowMake It A Day
West Ashley Greenway is about 8 miles away (straight line).
6 places within 30 miles
Angel Oak Tree (Angel Oak Park) Hours
Hours in a day
- OpenMon–Fri9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Days of the week today is outlined
- Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Sun 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
- The park is closed holidays
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Sun 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
- Last entrance to the Park 4:50pm; Gift Shop closes daily at 4:30pm
- The park is closed holidays
Hours source: official site, read October 25, 2026.
Admission And Parking
- No admission charge (free; donations accepted)
Directions And Contact
- Address: 3688 Angel Oak Rd., Charleston, SC 29455
- Phone: 843-559-3496
- Map point: 32.71704,-80.08040, from OpenStreetMap. Directions in Google Maps
- Official site: charleston-sc.gov/153/Angel-Oak
Dogs And Accessibility
- Dogs: Leashed pets are allowed in designated areas, which include the picnic area.
- Accessibility: not published on the pages we read.
Near Angel Oak Tree (Angel Oak Park)
- 1West Ashley GreenwayRail Trailabout 8 mi
- 2Charles Towne Landing State Historic SiteState Historic Siteabout 8 mi
- 3Drayton HallHistoric Houseabout 9 mi
- 4Gibbes Museum of ArtArt Museumabout 10 mi
- 5The Charleston MuseumHistory Museumabout 10 mi
- 6International African American MuseumHistory Museumabout 10 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Coming Up Near Angel Oak Tree (Angel Oak Park)
- Through Nov 21Charleston Farmers Market (Marion Square, Saturdays)On nowCharleston · about 10 mi
- Oct 30Halloween Night Climb (Palmetto Peaks Climbing, James Island County Park)Charleston · about 10 mi
- Oct 31Charleston Southern football vs. Western Illinois (Homecoming)Charleston · about 10 mi
- Nov 1Scooby Doo Day / Family Sunday (SC Stingrays vs. Savannah)North Charleston · about 14 mi
- Nov 7Airing of the Quilts at MagnoliaCharleston · about 10 mi
- Nov 7Charleston Southern football vs. UT Martin (Moncks Corner Appreciation Day)Charleston · about 10 mi
61 more on the full events calendar.
Events within 40 miles, measured in a straight line to the centre of the event's town. Dates come from our checked events list; confirm with the organizer.
FAQ
How much does Angel Oak Tree (Angel Oak Park) cost?
Free. No admission charge (free; donations accepted)
What are the hours at Angel Oak Tree (Angel Oak Park)?
Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Can I bring a dog to Angel Oak Tree (Angel Oak Park)?
Leashed pets are allowed in designated areas, which include the picnic area.
What We Could Not Verify
- Parking details not published
- Accessibility not published
- Which holidays it closes not listed
- ZIP: city's Angel Oak page prints 29402, facility page prints 29455; 29455 used
- Hours and prices change; check the official site the day you go.
Sources
- Angel Oak Tree (Angel Oak Park): hours (read 2026-10-25)
- Angel Oak Tree (Angel Oak Park): official site (read 2026-10-25)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 25, 2026 by the It’s South Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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