# 2 - Sandy Beach
Rated: Moderate
5.2 miles, round-trip
The 600 acre Sandy Beach Waterfowl Refuge includes
parts of N. Lake Moultrie. It is a protected waterfowl
management area with a nice beach for primitive camping.
This entire area is beautiful with tupelos, flowering aquatic
plants, and you're almost guaranteed to see a few large
birds of prey. There are hiking trails open from March 1
until November 1.
Difficulty: Moderate, due to crossing open water.
Distance: 5.2 miles, round-trip.
Time: 2 - 3 hours.
Crowds: Very light. You will see motorized boats/anglers.
Put In / Take Out: Angel's Landing Marina, 1556 Viper Road, Pineville, SC 29468. 800-315-3087. GPS: 33.381196, -80.091654 or 33°22’52.3”N, 80°05’30.0. PHOTO of BOAT RAMP.
Fees/Permits: $5.00 parking at Angel's Landing (as of Summer 2025).
Current: Negligible, generally a south direction.
Tidal Influence: None.
Trees Down or Other Obstructions? If you come across downed trees, limbs or other obstructions while paddling
this blueway, please let us know. We can often facilitate removing it. Contact us at 843-433-0361 or 843-719-4146.
Precautions: Winds above 10 MPH can be tough for a paddler on Lake Moultrie. There is a lot of open water for wind to intensify and cause waves/whitecaps. There are hundreds of tree stumps just inches below the water’s surface. These can flip a paddler if a boat gets wedged on top. Tip: these stumps can usually be seen with polarized sunglasses.
Water Level: For this Blueway paddle trail, water level is not as much of a concern because of open waters. You can still check Lake Moultrie Water levels by clicking HERE.
So Much History Nearby: Did you know Berkeley County has more than 110 historical markers and historical points of interest? CLICK HERE to find your Adventures in History!
Weather on the Trail: Click HERE
