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Overlook gives a good view of the dam and lake, a 26,650-acre impoundment on the Savannah River, perfect for all types of water sports. Nearly 1,500 acres of the lake are flooded timber, an excellent habitat for largemouth bass, bream, crappie and catfish. There are 12 public access points on the South Carolina side of the lake, including Calhoun Falls State Recreation Area.
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This 70-acre park along the Catawba River features 3.5+ miles of scenic trails, a kayak/canoe launch, an outdoor classroom, picnic tables and a large picnic shelter. Trails include the River Trail along the Catawba River and the Wetlands Trail – both are handicap accessible. Environmental Education and Outdoor Recreation programs are available for group visits. Arrangements should be made in advance.
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 Rock Hill |
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This 167-acre park was the site of the original waterworks for the City of Columbia. This was also the site of the world's first electrically operated textile mill and the hydroelectric plant, the oldest one in the state, is still operating. A popular jogging/walking trail runs two and one half miles along the linear park and offers wonderful views of the river. There is also a beautiful brick amphitheater as well as a self guided walkway by the old parts of the water plant. The park hosts several events annually such as Riverfest, Greekfest and several smaller concerts.
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 Columbia |
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This 350-acre riverfront park, just 1.5 miles from the Lake Murray Dam, offers a river observation deck, an Environmental Education Center and beautiful picnic shelters that can accommodate 25 to 140 people. Recreational opportunities include miles of multi-use trails for walking, hiking and biking, fishing, canoe/kayak rentals, guided canoe trips, a boat launch and guided horse trail rides.
Saluda Shoals Park is also home to the River Center, a state-of-the-art conference center for meetings and social events both large and small. Additional meeting space is available in the Environmental Education center which houses a 99-seat auditorium, two classrooms and an expansive outdoor deck.
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Columbia |
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Sandhills State Forest has 46,000 acres of forest/wooded area, hiking and nature trails, camping sites, birding, picnic shelters, a fishing lake, horseback trails and ponds. The camping at Sugarloaf Mountain campsites is $15 for shelters and $10 without shelters. Check in time is 11 a.m. and check out is 11 a.m. for all campsites. You can make reservations for camping by calling our office Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - noon & 1 - 4:30 p.m. Annual and daily permits are available online at for horseback riding.
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 Patrick |
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This 24,000-acre reserve is a Wildlife Management Area that includes two barrier islands accessible only by boat. There are four trails: bike/hiking trail - a 7.2 mile trail through old rice field impoundments; the marshland trail - a 2.9 mile trail with an 800-ft. boardwalk into a freshwater cypress swamp; and a woodland trail - a 1.1 mile trail through pine forests. The canoe trail is 4.25 miles and visitors should call ahead for closures due to water levels.
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 McClellanville |
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This National Wildlife Refuge is more than 12,000 acres, lying within the Atlantic Coastal Plain and includes mixed hardwoods, pine plantations, bottomland hardwood swamps, marshes, croplands, grassland fields, ponds, managed wetland impoundments, and open water. Four management units of the refuge stretch over 18 miles along the northern shore of Lake Marion supporting an array of habitats and wildlife including alligators, numerous reptile & amphibians, 300 birds (bald eagle, osprey, waterfowl, numerous shore and wading birds, painted buntings). The refuge has miles of hiking trails, canoe trails, a wildlife auto-drive and a Visitor Center. Bird watching, nature study, environmental learning, photography and hunting and fishing are allowed.
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 Summerton |
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Established in 1927, the 22,940-acre refuge lies along the Savannah River, protecting numerous kinds of wildlife, from Whitetail deer to alligators. Evidence of the rice industry is found in the refuge with its rice levee remains, foundations of slave quarters, old mill sites and small graveyards. A four-mile driving tour along the refuge levees is open to the public. The tract is known as one of the outstanding refuges along the Atlantic Flyway, which extends from Canada to the Caribbean.
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 Hardeeville |
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Picnic area and shelter, observation deck, playground, fishing ponds, nature trails, an 18 hole disc golf course, canoe/kayak rental and an Activity Center. The center and picnic shelter can be rented out for reunions,weddings, meetings etc.
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Hardeeville |
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Silver Bluff is a 3,154 acre wildlife sanctuary owned by the National Audubon Society. The site boasts a varied habitat of forests, fields, lakes, ponds and streams nestled along 2.4 miles of the Savannah River. Habitat and wildlife diversity make Silver Bluff a favorite destination for those interested in birds, wildflowers, photography, or simply a quiet walk. There is a wealth of history associated with the area including evidence of prehistoric Native Americans, visits by DeSoto in the 1540's and by William Bartram in the 1770's and ownership by SC Governor James H. Hammond in the 1800's. The wildlife habitat supports over 200 species of birds, including the endangered Wood Stork and Bald Eagles. Other wildlife such as deer, fox, alligator, armadillo and more also abound. Silver Bluff is a Discovery Stop along the SC National Heritage Corridor. An ongoing archaeological dig at Silver Bluff investigates the site of George Galphin's 18th century trading post. Programs at the Center focus on environmental education and are targeted toward school groups and the general public. No fee for the general public though donations are accepted.
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 Jackson |
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