Landsford Canal

PARK ADVISORY

Landsford Canal State Park is CLOSED due to hazardous winter weather. We will reopen as soon as conditions are safe.

The Nature Trail is NOW OPEN!

Questions? Contact the park at 803-789-5800.

The park does not rent kayaks or canoes. Visitors are welcome to bring their own kayaks or canoes, or reserve guided tours through Aquatic Adventures or North Carolina Outdoor Adventures.

HOURS

Daylight until dark, daily.

OFFICE

11 a.m. - noon, daily

ADMISSION

$6/adult 16 years and older; $3.75/S.C. senior; $3.50/child ages 6-15; ages 5 & under free.

PETS

Pets are allowed in most 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.

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Landsford Canal State Park

Midlands

Things To Do

Fishing Information: Enjoy fishing in the Catawba River for several species of bass, crappie, bream, catfish, carp and gar. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.
Fishing: Yes
Freshwater Fishing: Yes

Boating and Boat Access: Canoe access to the Catawba River is available at a drop off area near the park.
Paddling: Yes

Playground Equipment: Yes
Picnic Shelters: Yes
Playground: Playground equipment is located in the main picnic area of the park.
Bird Watching: Bird watching is a popular activity on the park. The park has a resident pair of nesting bald eagles that can be viewed from the trail. It is also a neo-tropical migration corridor.
Geocaching: Geocaching is permitted. Several geocaches are located on the park. For more information visit the official geocaching website.
Birding: Yes

Interpretive Trails: The Canal Trail includes interpretive signs and carries hikers for 1½-miles (one-way) along the historic tow path of the canal which includes the foundations of an early 1800 mill site. This trail connects to a half-mile nature trail.

Eagle Point Trail is about 1/4 mile long and goes down the hill behind the museum.
Hiking: Yes

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