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This group is for anyone interested in Naturalist Guided Kayaking, Hiking, and Camping within and surrounding the Francis Marion National Forest. This is a group for people of all skill levels, ages, and backgrounds. We will experience the wild side of Charleston!!!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Wambaw Creek Kayak TourCitgo Gas Station, McClellanville, SC
*** Advance Booking Required.. Call 843-697-2075 to reserve your spot with a Credit Card, or to book online Book Here
This is a Nationally Recognized and Designated Trail located in the heart of the protected Wambaw Creek Wilderness Area in the Francis Marion National Forest. This beautiful blackwater creek is a tributary to the Santee River and was paddled by the Santee and coastal Plain Indians for thousands of years. The creek is surrounded by a seasonal floodplain swamp where giant 1,000 year old Bald Cypress trees can be seen in the upper section and Water Tupelo, Water Oak, Water Ash, Red Maple and Swamp Dogwood shade the banks of its pristine black waters. It offers spectacular birding and wildlife viewing. Banks of the river reflect geological precedence of the rice era where historical earthen dikes give way to a flooded subtropical forest of abandoned rice fields once owned by prosperous rice plantations.
Will Meet at Citgo Gas Station at 9:30 am.
Price: Adults $52
Children (under 12): $45
Bring your own boat: $25 - Awendaw Creek Kayak TourAwendaw Creek Canoe Launch, Awendaw, SC
** Advance Booking Required - Click Here to book online or call us at 843-697-2075**
This is the National Forests only saltwater paddling trail! Meandering through the "cliffs of Awendaw." This tour leaves from Buck Hall Recreation Area and will paddle past an ancient shell midden which dates back to the Sewee Indians who once had a village along Awendaw Creek. You will have great views of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and Francis Marion National Forest. We'll also paddle on the Intracoastal Waterway that is adjacent to the islands in the Refuge. Common sights are Dolphin, Alligators
This tour is run one way from Awendaw Creek Canoe Launch to Buck Hall Recreation Area. We will need to shuttle cars from the start to finish so please plan on meeting 45 min early at the landing.
