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Edisto River: Rumph Landing at Stokes Bridge to Mars Old Field Landing

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Edisto River: Rumph Landing at Stokes Bridge to Mars Old Field Landing

Skill Level: Easy
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Rapids: None
Length: 8.20 miles
Duration: 3 - 5 hours
Portaging: No
What to Expect

This is a rural paddle on South Carolina's Edisto River, one of the longest free-flowing blackwater rivers in North America. The Edisto is a quintessential blackwater river.

Access
Put in:
Minnie Gruber Rumph Landing at Stokes Bridge
Access Details

This is a private access, provided to the public for free. Please respect the private property. Parking is limited, and any vehicles blocking the road, driveway, or access to adjacent properties will be towed. 

Take out:
Mars Old Field Landing
Access Details

Public motor boat ramp with lots of parking. Visit the SC DNR website for more information.

Trip Details

This is a rural paddle on a beautiful flat stretch of blackwater. This is a good stretch for a half day paddle. The banks are covered with oak, bald cypress and water tupelo, among other trees. There are opportunities to explore oxbow lakes and swampy areas when the water is higher.

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Comments (2)

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Crystal Dahlia
Mar 22, 2020 3:06 pm EDT
River was still up from flooding but trip was great. We came across two river otters. Stopped for lunch on a small dry bank and noticed a fresh tree cut from a beaver. Weather was blue sky and warm sunshine. Came across a few fishermen on the hunt for flat head catfish. Hope they catch them all so the brim come back!
Jon Hubler
Jun 16, 2019 9:09 pm EDT
Made this paddle with a group this past weekend. Great trip with beautiful weather and easy access put in and take out point. A word of warning with parking at Mars Old Field Landing as one of our vehicles was broken into and another had been attempted to be broken into.
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Mars Old Field Landing
Edisto beauty (Credit: C. Dahlia & S. Day)
Flathead catfish (Credit: C. Dahlia & S. Day)
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Access Amenities
Parking - Dedicated Lot
Parking - Roadside
Restroom / Toilets
Fee Required
Handicap Accessible
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