The swimming area is OPEN for the season. We hope to see you soon!
The Jungle Trail is open, but the boardwalk section remains closed.
Kayak and canoe rentals are available for the Canoe Trail. All boat rentals must be done at least 24 hours in advance. Please contact the park office for more information.
M-Su, 9 a.m. to sunset
11 a.m.-noon and 4 p.m. -5 p.m.
$3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free
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.
Length: 3 miles, not including spur trails
Type: Hiking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description: This is a level, easy-to-follow, 3-mile boardwalk and dirt turf loop through tropical-looking wetlands and mixed pine and hardwood forest. You will walk through dense green rhododendron and fern that provide habitat for iridescent dragonflies, and a variety of birds, snakes, and other wildlife. At the far end of the main loop, you will see two clearly marked spur trails. Follow the short canoe launch spur trail across the park road, through a sandy oval parking area, to the dock on the tea-colored south fork of the Edisto River. (The water gets its unusual color from tree roots and leaf debris.) Near the dock, an artesian well bubbles up through a fountain. When you return to the main loop trail, you can also walk the other, slightly longer, spur trail to the fishing pond. Continuing on the main trail, avoid any unmarked spur trails, and you will return to the parking area. During the warm season, insect repellent is recommended. Pets are permitted on leashes. Restrooms are available near the picnic area. Click here for more information.
Length: 1.7 miles
Type: Canoe/Kayak Trail
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Description: Paddle a scenic 1.7-mile stretch of the South Fork Edisto River at Aiken State Park. This easy-to-moderate trail winds through a narrow, tree-lined channel, creating a tunnel-like canopy along the way. A cleared path and posted signs help guide paddlers through this peaceful blackwater experience.
The canoe launch is located 1.5 miles from the park entrance near the artesian well (second left after entering the park). It is recommended to bring two vehicles and stage one at the take-out location, as no shuttle service is available. Some paddling experience is recommended due to narrow passages and natural obstacles. Click here for more information.
Rentals: Canoes, kayaks, and tandem kayaks are available for 1.5-hour rentals. Rental start times are available at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. Life jackets must be worn at all times while on the water. Reservations must be made 24-hours in advance. Reservations may be canceled if river conditions are unsafe. Contact the park for more information.
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