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Set along the South Edisto River, Aiken State Park is a haven for fishing, canoeing and kayaking.
A scenic 1.7-mile canoe and kayak trail winds its way down the south fork of the Edisto River, attracting paddlers from across the region.
Aiken State Park has a history as notable as its natural beauty. During the Great Depression, the park was built by two Civilian Conservation Corps companies, one of which was an African-American detachment of the C.C.C. Their work has withstood the test of time and can still be seen in some of the remaining structures and interpretive signage.
Camping Reservations: To make a camping reservation or view current rates, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK (7275) or visit our reservation page. Camping reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights.
Nice, smaller state park! Faith (park ranger) and Mr. Joel (campground host) were both amazing people to interact with. We caught a bass in Fish Lake and enjoyed drinking out of the artesian fountain by the canoe drop in.
Looks like a great place to drop in canoes. The jungle trail loop was flooded out when we visited so we had to walk on the loop road for a bit. Really cool that springs are feeding the river and lakes/ponds. Good place to enjoy nature.
