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 Four spring-fed
lakes and the meandering South Edisto River make Aiken State Natural Area a
popular destination. The park is a combination of a river swamp, bottomland
hardwood forest and dry sandhill pine forest; the latter provides evidence of an
era when the sea reached this far inland.
Built in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this 1,067-acre park has
a variety of animal and plant life, making it an excellent location for nature
study and birding. The park also offers a variety of outdoor recreation
opportunities such as canoeing the Edisto River, fishing in one of the park
lakes, picnicking, camping and hiking trails.
GENERAL
- Counties: Aiken
- Acreage: 1067
- When & How PRT Acquired: Purchased in 1934
from various owners.
- Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor
areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not
longer than six feet.
HOURS
- Admissions: $2 adults; $1.25 SC seniors;
age 15 & younger free
- Office Hours: 11am-noon
- Days and Hours of Operation: M-Su 9am-6pm
(extended to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday during daylight savings time.)
LOCATION
- Driving Directions:
From I-20 Westbound:Take exit 33 and drive towards Wagener. Turn
ri at light then an immediate right again onto Hwy. 302. That takes you
straight to the park.
From I-20 Eastbound:Take exit 22 onto Hwy 1 towards Aiken. Take
Hwy 1 to Hwy 78 and look for park signs.
- Miles to Nearest Hospital: 20
- Miles to Nearest Town: 16
- Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 2
MILES TO:
- Charleston, SC: 114
- Columbia, SC: 50
- Florence, SC: 130
- Greenville, SC: 112
- Charlotte, NC: 150
- Raleigh, NC: 260
- Atlanta, GA: 179
- Augusta, GA: 32
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