Expedition South Carolina

Activity: Kayaking

Every trail, paddle, campground and scenic drive in the Palmetto State, with accessibility information on every single one.

LVL 3 — Moderate

Great Pee Dee River Paddle

Varies by section (5 to 20 miles)
Half day to multi-day
One of the longest undammed rivers in the Southeast. The Great Pee Dee flows through bottomland hardwood forest and cypress swamp for more than 200 miles. Remote, wild, and largely undiscovered by paddlers outside the region.
  • Dog-Friendly
LVL 2 — Easy Going

Goodale State Park Kayaking & Fishing

Open water on millpond, short trails
2-4 hours
A 140-acre millpond in the Sandhills with cypress trees growing from the water. Kayaking and fishing in a landscape that looks like a painting. One of the most photogenic paddles in the Midlands.
  • Dog-Friendly (Leashed)
  • Boat Rentals Available
  • Parking at Launch
LVL 2 — Easy Going

Kiawah Beachwalker Park & Marsh Paddle

Beach walk + 2-5 mile paddle
Half day
The only public beach access on Kiawah Island. A pristine 10-mile beach with tidal pools, loggerhead turtle nesting, and marsh paddling on the back side. One of the best beaches on the East Coast.
  • Dog-Friendly (Leashed, seasonal restrictions)
  • Parking at Beach
  • Accessible Beach Mat Available
LVL 2 — Easy Going

Givhans Ferry State Park

River paddle varies, short trails
Half day to overnight
The downstream end of the Edisto Canoe Trail. Limestone bluffs rising 25 feet above the Edisto River. Camping, kayaking, and one of the most scenic stretches of river in the Lowcountry.
  • Dog-Friendly (Leashed)
  • Parking at Park