Lake Jocassee
Crystal-clear mountain lake with waterfalls dropping directly into the water. Completely undeveloped shoreline. One of the most beautiful lakes in the eastern US.
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Crystal-clear mountain lake with waterfalls dropping directly into the water. Completely undeveloped shoreline. One of the most beautiful lakes in the eastern US.
Full guide →Large reservoir in the Upstate with clear water and mountain views. Multiple access points.
Straddles the SC-GA border. Large reservoir with extensive shoreline and multiple marinas.
The legendary whitewater river on the SC-GA border. Section IV is Class IV-V expert whitewater. Sections I-III are accessible to intermediate paddlers.
Technical mountain river paddling through Jones Gap State Park. Requires advanced skills.
Flatwater paddling and mild rapids through the capital city. Tubing popular in summer.
The longest free-flowing blackwater river in the world. 56-mile canoe trail from Aiken State Park to Colleton State Park.
Flatwater paddling through the Congaree National Park corridor. Access at multiple points.
50,000-acre reservoir west of Columbia. Calm water, good fishing, and beautiful sunsets.
Two massive reservoirs connected by a canal. Excellent fishing and birding.
Blackwater river paddling with put-in access at the park. Canopy boardwalk on land adds a second adventure.
Full guide →Ancient bald cypress trees dated to 2,000+ years. Tannin-dark water. One of the most atmospheric paddles in the Southeast.
Full guide →Blackwater river through the Pee Dee region. Quiet, remote, and beautiful.
Designated canoe trail through cypress swamp in Francis Marion National Forest. Remote and wild.
Dolphin capital of the SC coast. Guided tours available. Best on incoming tides.
Marsh paddling in the heart of Mount Pleasant. Dolphins, pelicans, and shrimp boats.
Calm tidal river on the back side of Folly Beach. Morris Island Lighthouse views.
Full guide →Remote marsh paddling on one of the least developed barrier islands on the coast.
Paddle through the historic Beaufort waterfront with views of antebellum homes.
3-mile open-water crossing to an uninhabited barrier island. Expert paddlers only. Ferry available for others.
Full guide →Open-water paddling around Hilton Head with views of Daufuskie Island.