Description: This is a great trip to just enjoy the outdoors, since there aren’t many signs of human habitation, but an abundance of birds and animals. This is a relatively leisure float, but you may encounter some shallow water right at the start and some fast water as the river narrows just past the halfway point. Neither of theses areas should present any problems for canoes or kayaks.

Because there aren’t any public take­out points between Wilson’s Landing and the Highway 52 Landing, you should prepare to camp for at least one night. There are a number of sandbars (more during the summer months) at the halfway point  where you can camp, but be aware of the water levels, and protect your food from the wildlife.

NOTE: Before you go call Santee Cooper at 1­800­925­2537 about water release information.

Length: 25.0 miles.

Fees: No fee.

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

Mile 0 (GPS N 33.4484 W 80.1593) ­ Wilson's Landing - From Eutawville, drive east on SC 6/SC 45 for 11 miles and turn left with SC 45. Drive approximately 5.0 miles and turn left onto Springwood Road (Berkeley County S­23). Drive 1.5 miles, turn left onto Edgewater Road (S­31) and then right onto Wilson Landing Road. Continue to the landing.

Mile 12.5 (GPS N 33.4950 W 80.0950) ­ Halfway point No take­out.

Mile 25.0 (GPS N 33.4948 W 79.9603) ­ Highway 52 Landing - From St. Stephen, drive north on US 52 to the Santee River. For your safety, it is not recommended that you leave a vehicle in this remote area.

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.

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Updated: July 16, 2007
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