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FISHING

• 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.
  
  

BOATING

• Boating and Boat Access: Canoe access to the Catawba River is available at a drop off area.
  "River trail information."
  
  
• Paddling: Yes

THINGS TO DO

• Picnic Area and Shelters: A picnic shelter are available for family or other group gatherings. Each shelter may be reserved for $25-32/day.
  
  If shelter is not reserved, guests may use it on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge.
  
  Note: Admission fee is not included in shelter price. Rates listed do not include applicable tax and nonrefundable transaction fee.
  
  To make a picnic shelter reservation, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK or make it online by clicking on Park Reservation button located at the upper right hand corner of this page.
  
  
• Playground Equipment: Yes
• Picnic Shelters: Yes

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Education Center: The Lockkeeper’s House was relocated from Dearborne Island and restored for use as a museum.
  
  The house includes exhibits and displays on South Carolina canals and is open by appointment.
  
  

TRAILS

• 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.
  "Trail information and map."
  
  
• Hiking: Yes