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GENERAL

• Designation: Givhans Ferry State Park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a New Deal Program created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The program was designed to provide employment during the Great Depression while addressing national needs in conservation and recreation.
  
  The CCC was instrumental in the development of many of South Carolina's state parks. A number of buildings built by the CCC in the 1930's are still in use at this park.
  
  The park's riverbanks are protected as a Heritage Trust Site.
  
  
• Counties: Colleton and Dorchester
• Acreage: 988
• When & How PRT Acquired: Donated in 1934 by the City of Charleston
• Pets: 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.
• Significant Natural Features: The park’s riverbanks are protected as a Heritage Trust site because of several species of rare plants that live there.
  
  The park also is in the National Heritage corridor that extends more than 240 miles through the state.
  
  
• Pay Phone on Site: Yes

HOURS

• Admissions: $2 adults; $1.25 SC seniors; age 15 & younger free
• Office Hours: 11a.-noon & 4pm-5pm
• Days and Hours of Operation: M-Su 9am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time)

LOCATION

• Driving Directions:
  From I-95: Canadys exit. Turn left and drive 17 mi. Cross the Edisto River and take the first left onto Givhans Ferry Rd.
  
  From I-26: Take exit 187 onto Hwy 27 towards Ridgeville and go 1 mile to Hwy 78. Take a left and go approximately ¼ of a mile and take a right on Hwy 27. Stay on Hwy 27 for 7 miles to Hwy 61. Take a right on Hwy 61 for 3 miles to Givhans Ferry Road. Turn rt and park entrance is ¼ mile on the left.
• River Location: Yes
• Miles to Nearest Hospital: 18
• Miles to Nearest Town: 15
• Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 1

MILES TO:

• Charleston, SC: 35
• Columbia, SC: 80
• Florence, SC: 100
• Greenville, SC: 185
• Charlotte, NC: 160
• Raleigh, NC: 235
• Atlanta, GA: 251
• Augusta, GA: 100
• Savannah, GA: 69

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Are there Cabins or Villas at this Park?: There are four cabins at this Park. Please click on the Lodging menu item above to see detail information. To check availability and/or make a reservation, click the Park Reservationsbanner on the right of this page.
• What kind of camping is available at this Park?: There are 25 sites with electric and water and a primitive camping area for group camping. Please click on the Camping menu item above to see detail information. To check availability and/or make a reservation, click the Park Reservations banner on the right of this page.
• What are your overnight rates at this Park?: Rates vary depending on campsite amenities. General information is available on the Camping pages of this site. Please click on these menu items above for more information.
• Are there any Overnight sites available?: Please click on the Park Reservations banner on the right of this page to check availability and make your reservation.
• What kind of activites are available at this Park?: Fishing, Boating, Picnicing, and Trails are available. Please click on the Things To Do menu item above for more details.
• If you cannot find it on this website: We try to provide you with as much information as possible on this website to assist you in selecting your favorite State Park and book your reservation on-line. However, if you can't locate the information you are looking for on this site, please feel free to email the park at givhansferry@scprt.com. We will respond to your email as soon as possible.