Edisto River Adventures is the only tubing company to offer a full-service tubing operation on the Edisto River. Pay one price and get a commercial-grade durable tube, shuttle, and all the fun at their riverfront outpost. Edisto River Adventures operates out of Riverfront Hall at Givhans Ferry State Park from May to September. Make reservations and plan your trip at EdistoRiverAdventures.com.
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., daily (extended to 9 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time)
11 a.m. - noon & 4 - 5 p.m., daily
$6 adults; $3.75 SC seniors (age 65 & older); $3.50 children ages 6-15; ages 5 and under, free.
Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin areas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.
Hello. I'm Kaley Foley, manager at Givhans Ferry State Park. From a young age, I aspired to become a park ranger. I grew up on a dairy farm, where I assisted with various farm-related responsibilities. One weekend, a tornado caused significant damage to the farm, resulting in the displacement of livestock. The local community promptly came together to assist with cleanup and recovery efforts. During this time, I had the opportunity to meet a park ranger. He helped my family roping and rounding up the herd. Our conversation about the profession inspired me to pursue a career in the field. I went on to study Parks, Rec. & Tourism Management at Clemson University and joined the ranks with South Carolina State Parks after graduating in 2007. I have worked in parks across the state ever since.
Early mornings spent caring for animals and long days outdoors instilled a deep respect for nature and a strong work ethic that just naturally led to a career in parks. My upbringing gave me firsthand experience with sustainable land management, wildlife observation, and the rhythms of the natural world—skills that have become essential in my role as a Park Manager.
My mission for Givhans Ferry State Park is, “Connecting people to the cultural history and ecosystem of the Edisto River Basin.” My farm-born resilience and passion for conservation drives me to be a dependable steward of the park, and a strong advocate for connecting people to the outdoors.
My favorite place at Givhans is on the Edisto River. You can chill out on a hot day when it's 106 degrees. Paddling a kayak is my jam. I go multiple times a week.
First time visitors should not miss, at least looking at, the Edisto River. The back porch at the River House is a great place to hang out and take it all in. If you want to chill and relax, take a tubing trip on the Edisto. Just make sure to bring lots of sunblock and water.
**Our Ultimate Outsider stamp is located at the kiosk in front the River House. We also have stamps in the office and welcome station at the park.
A natural retreat in the Lowcountry woods, Givhans Ferry State Park sits at the end of the 23-mile long stretch of Edisto River kayaking paradise known as the Edisto River Canoe and Kayak trail that begins at Colleton State Park.
The Edisto is the longest free-flowing, blackwater river in North America, and glimpses of it can be seen from the bluffs outside the rustic, Givhans Ferry State Park cabins, as well as from the back porch of the River House, the park welcome center. A shaded campground, nature trail and picnic shelters are also available at the park.
Enjoy Edisto River kayaking, tubing, trails, fishing and more at Givhans Ferry State Park. Cabins and campsites are available–reserve yours today! Explore another Lowcountry South Carolina park at Lake Warren!
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