Description
Givhans Ferry offers cabins, campsites, a community building, picnic shelters and a primitive area for groups. Fishing, picnicking, hiking and other outdoor activites are enjoyed. The park was built on the bluffs of the Edisto River, the longest free-flowing blackwater river in North America. Historic Charleston is a favorite destination of visitors as are beaches and golf courses.
Services & Amenities:
| Within Facility |
- Admin Service, Copying
- Admin Service, Faxing
- Ball Field
- Bath House
- Bird Watching
- Cabins
- Camping, Improved Site
- Camping, Primitive
- Comfort Station
- Dump Station, Camper
- Fire Rings
- First Aid Supplies
- Geological Formations
- Group/Community Facility
- Handicap Access
- Hiking
- Hiking Trail
- Historical Areas/Struct.
- Jogging/Running
- Kiosk
- Lodging, Cabins
- Maintenance, Facility
- Maintenance, Housekeeping
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- Meeting Space
- Parking
- Photography
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicking
- Ranger Station
- Restrooms
- River
- Shelters
- Showers
- Stargazing
- Telephone
- Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy
- Volleyball
- Volleyball Net
- Walking
- Water Access, River / Stream
- Water Drinking
- Wildflower Viewing
- Wildlife Viewing
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| Accessible From Within Facility |
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Fishing River
|
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| Less Than 1 Mile |
- Ice Sales
- Newspapers
- Retail, Bait and Tackle
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- Retail, Drinks
- Retail, Firewood
- Retail, Snacks
|
| Less Than 5 Miles |
- Boat Launch Ramp
- Boating
- Churches
- Fuel, Vehicles
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- Powerboating
- Propane
- Recycling Station
- Water Skiing
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| Less Than 10 Miles |
- Emergency Services
- Laundry
- Medical Clinic
- Nature Study
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- Playground
- Restaurant
- Tennis Court
- Town
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| Less Than 20 Miles |
- Archeological Sites
- Area Attraction
- Canoe Rental
- Car Rentals
- Cultural Activities
- Dining
- Field Sports/Activities
- Fruit / Produce Picking
- Golf
- Golfing
- Grocery Store
- Historic Sites
- Horseback Riding
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- Hospital
- Museum
- Outfitter
- Programs, Archeology
- Programs, History
- Programs, Nature
- Rentals, Boats, Canoe
- Rentals, Boats, Kayaks
- Scenic Driving Routes
- Seasonal Festivals
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
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| Greater Than 20 Miles |
- Beach Access, Coastal
- Beachcombing
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- Swimming - Ocean
- Water Access, Ocean
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Alerts and Important Information
Check out time is Noon for all campers. Pets must remain on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length. Quiet hours are from 10 PM - 7 AM . Person must be 18 years old to rent or reserve a campsite. Maximum campsite occupancy is six persons. Please contact the park to reserve ADA (Disabled Access) Standard and Full Service sites.
Getting There:
Givhans Ferry
746 Givhans Ferry Road
Ridgeville SC 29472
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
33.0425, -80.38694
From I-95, take exit 68 onto SC Hwy 61east. Go 3 miles to stop sign at US Hwy 15. Continue on Hwy 61 for approximately 14 miles. Givhans Ferry Road will be the 1st left after crossing the Edisto River. Givhans Ferry State Park is situated less than 1 mile on left.
Phone Park for More Information:
Information:
(843)873-0692