Status: Open year round.
Max reservation window: Sun Jan 09 2011
DescriptionBuilt in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this 1,067-acre park is located on the South Fork of the Edisto River and is made up of a combination of river swamp, bottomland hardwood forest and dry sandhill pine forest. The park offers many activities from birding, hiking, picnicing, camping to meandering down the Edisto in a canoe or kayak.
Services & Amenities:
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- Admin Service, Copying
- Admin Service, Faxing
- Ball Field
- Bath House
- Bicycle Riding
- Bird Watching
- Boat Launch Ramp
- Boating
- Campground Host
- Camping, Improved Site
- Camping, Primitive
- Canoe Rental
- Canoeing
- Comfort Station
- Dump Station, Camper
- Fire Rings
- Firewood
- First Aid Supplies
- Fishing
- Fishing Lake
- Fishing River
- Grills
- Handicap Access
- Hiking
- Hiking Trail
- Information/Contact Station
- Jogging/Running
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- Kayaking
- Kiosk
- Maintenance, Facility
- Paddle Boating
- Park Lake
- Parking
- Photography
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Programs, Nature
- Ranger Station
- Rentals, Boats, Canoe
- Rentals, Boats, Jon (Paddle)
- Restrooms
- Retail, Drinks
- River
- Shelters
- Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy
- Walking
- Water Access, Park Lake
- Water Access, River / Stream
- Water Drinking
- Wildlife Viewing
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| Less Than 10 Miles |
- Churches
- Fuel, Vehicles
- Grocery Store
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| Less Than 20 Miles |
- Antiquing
- Art & Museum
- Botanical Garden
- Car Rentals
- Cash Machine/Atm
- Dining
- Emergency Services
- Golf
- Golfing
- Horse Rentals
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- Horseback Riding
- Hospital
- Maintenance, Vehicle
- Mall/Stores/Specialty Shops
- Medical Clinic
- Motel
- Seasonal Festivals
- Shopping
- Town
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Alerts and Important Information
Once the park closes, campers will need to have the gate lock combination to enter park. No one under the age of 18 can register or reserve a campsite. Must have a valid drivers license to register for site. Campers under 18 must be accompanied by someone 18 or older. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Pets must be leashed at all times. Please contact the park to reserve ADA (Disabled Access) Standard and Full Service sites.
Getting There:
Aiken
1145 State Park Rd
Windsor SC 29856
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 33.55, -81.48972
Aiken State Natural Area is 16 miles east of Aiken off US 78 or off 302 from Columbia. From Hwy 302, turn onto Mackney Scott Road and follow signs for the park. From Hwy 78, turn onto State Park Road and follow park signs.
Phone Park for More Information:
Information:
(803)649-2857
Special Events:The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details. - Come join us for our Fall Canoe With a Ranger Program. We will meet at the Canoe Put in Dock at 9a.m. From there we will give a quick shuttle and then start paddling down the beautiful South Fork of The Edisto River.
The 2 mile trip down the beautiful South Edisto River will approximately take 2 hours to complete.
Bring water, a strap for eyeglasses/sunglasses, and change of clothes. Designed for ages 5 or older. An adult must accompany those aged 5 to 17. Canoe,s, life vest's, and paddles are provided.
Space is limited to the first 12 participants. Please call 803-649-2857 to make reservations. Fee $20.00 per boat. We can usually accommodate up to four people per boat. ( Two Adults and Two Children).
Dates:October 3,10,17 and November 7,14,21
For Reservations Call 803-649-2857
from Sep 01 2009 to Nov 21 2009
- Rain or shine, the small army of faux Civil War soldiers encamped at Confederate Park will fight the Battle of Aiken Feb. 19 through Feb. 20, 2010.
The annual Civil War reenactment commemorates the original battle in 1865 that saved Aiken from being burned to the ground by federal troops. Confederate forces surprised the Union Army in what is now downtown Aiken, forcing them to flee to nearby Montmorenci.
Federal cavalry troops under the command of Brig. Gen. Hugh Judson Kilpatrick entered what is now Aiken County near White Pond and battled Confederate forces Feb. 9. He stationed some of his troops in Montmorenci and made for downtown Aiken with a force of 2,000.
Gen. Joseph Wheeler, commanding 4,500 Confederate cavalrymen, skirmished with the Union troops in Montmorenci and eventually consolidated his forces in Aiken, using the buildings to hide his true numbers.
Gen. Wheeler planned to trap Brig. Gen. Kilpatrick and charge the main Union column as it entered town.
On Feb. 11, the Federal troops reached Park Avenue, Richland Avenue and Barnwell Street in what is now downtown Aiken. An Alabama trooper fired his gun prematurely, tipping off the Union troops that they were walking into a trap, and Brig. Gen. Kilpatrick ordered them to attack.
All plans fell apart in the ensuing fight, but the Federals fled back to Montmorenci. Reported numbers of casualties differ, but the Union would never again reach Aiken during the war.
More Information At:
http://www.battleofaiken.org/about.html from Feb 02 2010 to Feb 21 2010
- Spring is a wonderful time to get out and see the beautiful South Fork of the Edisto River. As the new growing season begins and wildlife "springs" into activity, we will hit the river, quietly enjoying the morning scenery along the banks. Led by an experienced ranger, each canoe trip is sure to be a little different.
Meet at Put in Dock at 10:00am. The 2 mile trip down the beautiful South Edisto River will approximately take 2 hours to complete.
Bring water, a strap for eyeglasses/sunglasses, and change of clothes. Designed for ages 5 or older. An adult must accompany those aged 5 to 17. Canoes, life vests, and paddles are provided.
Space is limited to the first 12 participants. Please call 803-295-7248 to make reservations.
Fee: Fee $20.00 per boat. We can usually accommodate up to four people per boat. ( Two Adults and Two Children).
Dates 03/02/10 03/27/10 04/03/10 and 04/1010 from Feb 02 2010 to Apr 10 2010
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