Santee

Sinkhole Pond Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Santee, South Carolina.

From Columbia SC, take I-26 South towards Orangeburg. Stay on this road for 31.5 miles and then take exit 136 to merge onto SC-6 E towards St. Matthews. Continue about 34 miles until you enter the town of Santee. Turn left onto I-95 Northbound and continue another 3 miles. You will see a large wooden sign on the lefthand side of the road, take this left onto Fort Watson Rd. Follow this road all...

From Columbia SC, take I-26 South towards Orangeburg. Stay on this road for 31.5 miles and then take exit 136 to merge onto SC-6 E towards St. Matthews. Continue about 34 miles until you enter the town of Santee. Turn left onto I-95 Northbound and continue another 3 miles. You will see a large wooden sign on the lefthand side of the road, take this left onto Fort Watson Rd. Follow this road all...

Come to the low country of South Carolina to live slow, enjoy some rich culture and history, quench your thirst for a great paddling adventure, and view incredible wildlife in the process.  From Columbia SC, take I-26 South towards Orangeburg. Stay on this road for 31.5 miles and then take exit 136 to merge onto SC-6 E towards St. Matthews. Continue 28.3 miles along this road until you enter th...

From Columbia SC, take I-26 South towards Orangeburg. Stay on this road for 31.5 miles and then take exit 136 to merge onto SC-6 E towards St. Matthews. Continue 28.3 miles along this road until you enter the small town of Elloree. Here you will turn left onto E Cleveland Street/ State Rd S-38-105. This road will dead end into the park; turn left at the final fork for the visitor's center and l...

Taw Caw Park Nature Walk is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Summerton, South Carolina.

Lake Marion Kayak Route from Spark Berry Road is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Pinewood, South Carolina.

Francis Beidler Forest is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Dorchester, South Carolina.

Hike or row through this old growth swamp forest – there is an easy boardwalk trail, as well as opportunities for canoe and kayaking guided tours. You can also learn a lot about the habitat at the visitor center.