The Charleston Adventure Forest (previously Charleston Zipline Adventures) is just 15 minutes from downtown Charleston in Awendaw, SC. This family-friendly attraction offers ziplining, a climbing wall, kid camps, and animal encounters. If you are looking for something awesome to add to your Isle of Palms vacation itinerary, this option will take your fun to new heights.
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Keep scrolling for more information about Charleston Adventure Forest and what you can expect. You will be on your way to a tree-top journey for the entire family in no time!
Know Before You Go
Before heading out on your Charleston zipline adventure, there are a few things you should know. Closed-toe shoes are required for all activities at Charleston Adventure Forest. Guests are not permitted to wear flip-flops or sandals. Other important items to note are the age, height, and weight requirements.
You can book your tour online for the desired date and time. Adventure participants must submit a release of liability/acknowledgment of risk/participant agreement before starting their tour. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian fill out an online liability waiver prior to participation.
If you would like to treat someone to a day of fun, gift certificates are available. These make excellent graduation, holiday, or birthday gifts!
Choose Your Adventure
There are several different tours available at Charleston Adventure Forest. You will have an epic adventure zipping above the South Carolina Low Country, scaling your way to fun on the climbing wall, or attending a camp. You can try a single tour or combine two! The choice is yours.
Zip Line Canopy Tour
$89.00 per person
This unforgettable outdoor adventure offers participants the opportunity to experience the thrill of seven zipline cables and three swinging bridges. For two hours, you will glide and swing high above the forest floor.
Minimum Age Requirement: 10 years old
Weight Restrictions: At least 70lbs, no more than 250lbs
Kids Zip Koala Tours
$50.00 per child
This adventure is specifically designed for children ages five to ten years old. There is a beginner and advanced zipline for kids, where they can zip away for 90 minutes of fun.
Ages: 5-10 years old
Weight Restrictions: At least 40lbs, no more than 180lbs
Kids Summer Camp Zip, Rock Climb, and Animal Encounter
Starting at $150
What kid wouldn’t love the chance to attend zipline camp!? These two-day summer camp sessions are three hours per day… and tons of fun for children ages 5-12.
Ages: Range: 5-12 years old
Height Restriction: Must be 5’6″ or under
Weight Restrictions: At least 40lbs, no more than 180lbs
Climbing Wall
$25.00 per person or $15 when packaged with a zipline
Scale your way up the 65-foot rock wall for the adventure of a lifetime. There are three different sections of varying difficulty on the wall, giving beginners and advanced climbers a great experience.
Ages: 5 years old and up
Weight Restrictions: At least 40lbs, no more than 300lbs
Animal Encounters
Say “hello” to the animals at The Charleston Adventure Forest petting zoo. The menagerie includes ponies, goats, pigs, alpacas, and reptiles. Visitors are given a 30-minute time slot to pet, hold, and interact with their favorite animals.
$15 per person
Ages: 3 years old and up
Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am-6:30 pm
Friday-Saturday: 10:00 am-6:30 pm
Sunday: 12:30 pm-5:00 pm
Visitors can also book by appointment. Holiday and seasonal hours may vary, so check their website or Facebook page before planning your visit.
The Charleston Adventure Forest is located at 1152 Guerins Bridge Road, Awendaw, SC.
Stay on the Isle of Palms
After a day of swinging through the treetops during your Charleston zipline adventure, make your way back to your beautiful vacation rental on the Isle of Palms. Our luxurious rental homes include oceanfront manors and poolside villas. When you book your stay with East Islands Rentals, you can be sure you are getting the high-end amenities and 5-star customer service you are looking for. No matter the time of year you plan to visit IOP and Charleston, we have the perfect rental for you!