Aiken

PARK ADVISORY

Park Paving: The park will be closed to all day-use visitors Monday-Thursday from November 4 to December 20 for paving.

The Jungle Trail is open but the boardwalk section remains closed.

The swimming area is CLOSED for the season. Check back in 2025!

Due to current river levels, we are not currently offering canoe or kayak rentals for the Canoe Trail.

HOURS

M-Su, 9 a.m. to sunset

OFFICE

11 a.m.-noon and 4 p.m. -5 p.m.

ADMISSION

$3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger 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. Pets are not allowed in or around lodging facilities.

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Aiken State Park

Midlands

Picnic Shelters

Picnic Shelter Information: Three picnic shelters are available for family or other group gatherings. Each shelter may be reserved for $25-40/day. If shelters are not reserved, guests may use shelters on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge.
Shelter Reservations: To make a picnic shelter reservation, call toll-free 1-866-345-7275 or reserve online by clicking on the Make a Reservation button located under the large park photo near the top of the page.

Note: Admission is not included in shelter price. Rates listed do not include applicable tax and nonrefundable reservation costs.

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