Description: This easy paddling section makes for a nice day trip. You will not see many signs of human habitation or prominent landmarks, although, you may see an abundance of animals and birds including herons, eagles, and American egrets. Numerous sandbars and islands along the way provide an opportunity to stop for lunch, camping, or just to rest a bit. This trip is best made during the spring or fall, because of the heat in this area.

NOTE: Before you go call Santee Cooper at 800­925­2537 about water release information. Water release from the St. Stephen Hydro plant can cause the water levels to vary considerably, so be aware if you plan to camp. Also, cell phone coverage in this area is very poor.

Length: 16.2 miles.

Fees: No fee.

Access Points:
Mileage and GPS coordinates are approximate and for reference only.

Mile 0 (GPS N 33.4045 W 79.8648) ­ Arrowhead Landing ­ From St. Stephen, drive east on SC 45 for approximately 4.5 miles and turn left onto Arrowhead Landing Rd. and continue to the landing.

Mile 16.2 (GPS N 33.3043 W 79.6782) ­ Highway 41 Landing - From Moncks Corner drive north on US 17A. At Jamestown turn left onto US 17A/SC41 and continue to the river.

Hours: Dawn to dusk

Camping: Primitive camping is allowed on sandbars on the river.

Information: The Berkeley Conservation District, PO Box 6122, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 Telephone: 843-719-4049, or http://www.berkeleyblueways.com/about.htm. For water levels call Santee Cooper at 1­800­925­2537.

 South Carolina State Trails Program
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
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Updated: March 7, 2006
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