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Landsford Canal
HOURS
Daylight until dark, daily.
OFFICE
11 a.m. - noon, daily
ADMISSION
$5/adult 16 years and older; $3/child ages 6-15; $3.25/S.C. senior.
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.
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Landsford Canal State Park
Midlands
Things To Do
- Fishing Information: Enjoy fishing in the Catawba River for several species of bass, crappie, bream, catfish, carp and gar. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.
- Fishing: Yes
- Freshwater Fishing: Yes
- Boating and Boat Access: Canoe access to the Catawba River is available at a drop off area near the park.
- Paddling: Yes
- Playground Equipment: Yes
- Picnic Shelters: Yes
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Playground:
Playground equipment is located in the main picnic area of the park.
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Bird Watching:
Bird watching is a popular activity on the park. The park has a resident pair of nesting bald eagles that can be viewed from the trail. It is also a neo-tropical migration corridor.
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Geocaching:
Geocaching is permitted. Several geocaches are located on the park. For more information visit the official geocaching website.
- Birding: Yes
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Interpretive Trails:
The Canal Trail includes interpretive signs and carries hikers for 1½-miles (one-way) along the historic tow path of the canal which includes the foundations of an early 1800 mill site. This trail connects to a half-mile nature trail.
Eagle Point Trail is about 1/4 mile long and goes down the hill behind the museum.
- Hiking: Yes