Last updated: September 4, 2025
Place
Roger Pinckney, X Park and Pigeon Point Boat Landing
NPS/Elena De Marco
Quick Facts
Location:
Pigeon Point Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902
Significance:
United States Army Camp for the 2nd South Carolina Volunteers
MANAGED BY:
Amenities
7 listed
Benches/Seating, Boat Ramp, Dock/Pier, Parking - Auto, Parking - Boat Trailer, Picnic Table, Scenic View/Photo Spot
The Roger Pinckney, X park is managed by the City of Beaufort and is next to the Pigeon Point Boat Landing. It is located just a mile north of downtown Beaufort. The boat landing overlooks the Beaufort River and looks out across to Lady's Island. There are a few picnic tables and a small boardwalk that locals and visitors use to enjoy the scenic view. Nearby is Pigeon Point Park, which has a playground, walking path, and restroom facilities.
During the Civil War, there was a small refugee camp for formerly enslaved people located nearby. In the aftermath of the Combahee Raid, approximately 150 people joined the United States Army in the 2nd South Carolina Volunteers at the camp located here at Pigeon Point. In the late 1800s some of the regions timber and mining industry was based out of this location, and during World War II there was a POW camp for German and Italian prisoners of war.
The boat landing is managed by the City of Beaufort. Please adhere to all South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Regulations for boating and fishing.
During the Civil War, there was a small refugee camp for formerly enslaved people located nearby. In the aftermath of the Combahee Raid, approximately 150 people joined the United States Army in the 2nd South Carolina Volunteers at the camp located here at Pigeon Point. In the late 1800s some of the regions timber and mining industry was based out of this location, and during World War II there was a POW camp for German and Italian prisoners of war.
The boat landing is managed by the City of Beaufort. Please adhere to all South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Regulations for boating and fishing.