The Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto (ACE) Basin represents one of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the east coast of the United States. The ACE Basin consists of approximately 1.1 million acres of…

The Ashley River is a tidally influenced, Coastal Plain river that extends approximately 30 miles from Cypress Swamp in Dorchester County to its mouth at Charleston Harbor on the Atlantic Ocean. The…

This area has a huge variety of salt marshes, coastal islands, small tidal creeks, and big coastal rivers to explore. Experience some of South Carolina's most pristine coast and oldest…

The Berry Shoals Pond reservoir is managed by the Startex Jackson Wellford Duncan (SJWD) Water District and is a prime location for paddling, fishing, and wildlife viewing. 

Biggin Creek is a small, forested creek that is connected to the Tailrace Canal south of Lake Moultrie. It The access is within Old Santee Canal Park, which offers canoe rentals. The area is primarily…

The Black River is a free-flowing Coastal Plain river bordered by a rural landscape of forests and farmlands. The river corridor presents a ribbon of dense swamp forests, dark waters, and white…

The Broad River Blueway in South Carolina provides significant beginner-friendly and novice paddling opportunities.  Originating in the Blue Ridge Mountains of eastern Buncombe County, North Carolina…

This area provides incredible coastal wilderness paddling experiences. The majority of the coastal land in this area is protected by the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, Santee Coastal Reserve…

The Catawba River corridor and adjacent uplands contain large acreages of undeveloped forestland, with a mix of agricultural and pasture lands. Natural communities with high resource value include the…

Paddling is a unique way to experience Congaree National Park. Cedar Creek is a blackwater stream that runs through the heart of the park, past huge trees, tall bluffs, cypress-tupelo swamps, and…