Conestee Nature Preserve

We are a 640-acre nonprofit owned and operated Wildlife Sanctuary located just five miles south of Downtown. We offer an accessible oasis of natural beauty and unique opportunities for learning and exploration, all within the city limits.

Through vision, hard work, and the support of many, Conestee Nature Preserve emerged from what was once considered a polluted and unwanted property. Over 20+ years, our small nonprofit organization has purchased, restored, expanded and improved the Preserve’s acreage, ultimately establishing CNP as one of the Upstate’s best places to enjoy nature. Today, the Preserve includes over 13 miles of trails and boardwalks and 11 wildlife observation decks. Come “discover a world apart!"