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Givhans Ferry State Park Ridgeville, South Carolina
The park sits at the end of a 23-mile paddling route from Colleton State Park on a river recognized as North America’s longest free-flowing blackwater river.
The Story of Givhans Ferry State Park Ridgeville, South Carolina
Givhans Ferry State Park sits on a high bluff above the Edisto River near Ridgeville. The 988-acre park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps and preserves four CCC-built cabins along with riverfront camping and Lowcountry woodland.
Givhans Ferry State Park Ridgeville, South Carolina in Context
Givhans Ferry State Park sits on a high bluff above the Edisto River near Ridgeville. The 988-acre park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps and preserves four CCC-built cabins along with riverfront camping and Lowcountry woodland.
What Makes It Special
The river is the main attraction: visitors can paddle, fish, tube or simply watch the tea-colored current below the bluff. Experienced paddlers can make the roughly 23-mile journey downstream from Colleton State Park, turning two parks into one memorable blackwater-river adventure.
Interesting Facts
Four historic CCC cabins stand on the river bluff. The River Bluff Nature Trail is about 1.5 miles long. Givhans Ferry is a recognized stop on the Edisto River Canoe and Kayak Trail.
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The Story of Givhans Ferry State Park Ridgeville, South Carolina
Givhans Ferry State Park protects 988 acres along the Edisto River near Ridgeville.
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