Edisto River: Mars Old Field Landing to Givhans Ferry SP

Skill Level: Easy

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Rapids: None

Length: 6.40 miles

Duration: 2 - 4 hours

Portaging: No

What to Expect

Rural paddle on South Carolina's Edisto River, one of the longest free-flowing blackwater rivers in North America. The Edisto is a quintessential blackwater river.

Access

Put in:

Mars Old Field Landing

1117 Mars Old Field Ln, Cottageville, SC 29435

Access Details

Public motor boat ramp with lots of parking. Visit the SC DNR website for more information.

Take out:

Givhans Ferry State Park

746 Givhans Ferry Rd., Ridgeville, SC 29472

Access Details

Hand carry boat launch at Givhans Ferry State Park. Fee required to use the state park. Check website for details about hours of operation and fees. Public restrooms and park store are available.

Trip Details

Waterway:

Edisto River

Upstream Trip (1)

Edisto River: Rumph Landing at Stokes Bridge to Mars Old Field Landing

Downstream Trip (1)

Edisto River: Givhans Ferry SP to Messervy Landing

Comments (1)

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Crystal Dahlia

Mar 22, 2020 12:59 pm EDT

River was up at least three feet more than normal due to recent flooding but trip was relaxing and fun. Quite a few boats out but all were courteous to slow when we came in sight. Givhans was closed so we pulled out at Huckleberry Hill and had a great ending to a social distancing day. Came across a gorgeous owl.