Black River

PARK NEWS

Please use caution and pay attention to traffic when entering and exiting The Meadows. Thank you for your cooperation!

Join us for the Black River Rendezvous Paddle Sport Expo and fundraiser, Saturday June 20. Get all the details, here.

The park will officially open to the public during our soft opening scheduled for April 2, 2026, through September 30, 2026. During this time, sections of the park will be open with limited hours of operation. See additional park information provided below.

HOURS

Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, beginning April 2, 2026.

ADMISSION

$3 adults; $1.50 SC Seniors (age 65 & older); $1 children age 6-15; ages 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 park visitors and/or harass wildlife.

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Black River State Park

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Top 5 Things To Do at Black River State Park

1. Bring your binoculars and take a leisurely hike along the .6-mile-long River Birch Nature Trail.

2. Experience tranquilness as you paddle along the majestic Scenic Black River.

3. Enjoy a picnic lunch under the Meadows Riverside Pavilion while taking in the sights and sounds of the park’s natural beauty.

4. Gaze into utopia as you sway on one of the parks riverside swings.

5. Try your luck fishing along the riverbanks or bring your canoe/kayak and explore the backwaters of the Black River.

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