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The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a State Forester’s burning ban for all counties. A State Forester’s Burning Ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including yard debris burning, prescribed burning, campfires, bonfires, and other recreational fires in all unincorporated areas of the state. The ban will stay in effect until further notice.
The following SC State Parks are CLOSED due to wildfire activity:
The Jungle Trail is open but the boardwalk section remains closed.
The swimming area is CLOSED for the season. Check back in 2025!
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.
Set along the South Edisto River, Aiken State Park is a haven for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.
The park is always looking for volunteers to work in the Park Host Program.
Duties include:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please download and complete the volunteer application and mail or scan and email it to our office.
Aiken State Park
1145 State Park Rd, Windsor, SC 29856
aikensp@scprt.com
If you have any additional questions, please call 803-649-2857
For more information about volunteering in parks, click here.
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