Givhans Ferry State Park - Edisto Blackwater Boogie

Fall Scenery on Display at Givhans Ferry

Givhans Ferry State Park is situated on 988-acres in Dorchester County along the Edisto River, the longest free flowing blackwater river in North America. Their River Hall sits atop a high bluff overlooking the Edisto River and the state park boat and paddling ramp down the hill. This is a popular spot to put in or take out on canoe trips because it has secure parking and available camping facilities. 

Edisto River Access at State Park

During my visit on Oct. 16, Givhans Ferry State Park was also hosting a music festival for paddlers known as the Edisto Blackwater Boogie. A separate event ticket allows concertgoers into the scenic enclave that holds the band stage and vendor tents selling food and crafts. The paddling option this day was offered by the Edisto River Canoe and Kayak Commission, which led a paddle from Mars Oldfield Landing to Givhans Ferry Landing.

To view past blog entries about S.C. State Parks click Cheraw State Park -  Hickory Knob State Park - Edisto Beach - Huntington Beach - Myrtle Beach - Hampton Plantation - Barnwell / Tornado - Hunting Island

Riverfront Hall overlooks the Edisto River

To view past blog entries about recent field trips click on 2021 Spring Island - Reptiles and Amphibians - 2021 Spring Island / Plants and Insects - 2021 Fish Haul Beach / Wildlife - 2021 Fish Haul Beach / Vistas - 2021 Beidler Forest / Flora and Fauna - 2021 Beidler Forest - Name That Snake - 2021 Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary - 2021 Nemours Plantation Birding

Paddling from Colleton State Park
to Givhans Ferry is an option on the Edisto

To view past blog entires on managed properties click  Congaree National Park - Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Botany Bay WMA / Coastal Geology - Donnelly WMA / Night Sounds - Belfast WMA / Benefit - Bear Island WMA / Birding