Swamp Fox 50 Blueway

# 25 - Swamp Fox 50 Mile
-Paddle & Camp Trail

Rated: Very Strenuous

54 miles

Experience South Carolina's only established

4 night, 5 day paddle trip! Paddle the state's

largest lake, Lake Marion, camp at a state park,

pass by historic landmarks and experience

Lake Moultrie. Epic wildlife is guaranteed. The

paddle trail has bald eagles, just about every
-type of heron known to the Low Country, egrets,
-other waterfowl, otters, beavers, deer and so
-much more. This is bucket list level of adventure!

IMPORTANT!! PRINT Boat Ramp Parking Sign

Click Here for a Downloadable Swamp Fox 50 Kayaking Guide

GPX Paddling Route for your GPS

Berkeley Blueways Map - ALL Trails

NOTE: The Swamp Fox 50 Mile Paddle & Camp Trail is located in more than just Berkeley County. Although

there are more miles of the trail in Berkeley County than any other, it begins in Calhoun County and crosses

through Orangeburg County. This blueway was originally created by paddlers from Berkeley County and the

Berkeley Soil & Water Conservation District has always managed the information. It became an official

Berkeley Blueway in 2019.

Difficulty: Daily sections range from moderate to very strenuous.

Distance: 54 miles total.

Time: Each section can take between 6 - 10 hours/day.

Crowds: Very light. You’re likely not to see any other paddlers on this trip. You will see many motorized

boats.

Boat Type: VERY IMPORTANT: Touring kayaks or canoes, capable of holding camping gear, fresh water and supplies for multi-day trips. Because of open water and capacity, minimum of 14-ft. long recommended.

Beginning of Trail: Lake Marion, Lowfalls Landing, 958 Low Falls Road, Cameron, SC 29030. 803-823-9074.

GPS: 33.632445, -80.543588 or 33°37’56.8”N, 80°32’36.9”W. PHOTO of BOAT RAMP.

End of Trail: Lake Moultrie, 200 Hines Drive, Bonneau, SC 29431. GPS: 33.332527, -79.982664 or

33°19’57.1”N, 79°58’57.6”W. PHOTO of BOAT RAMP.

Fees/Permits: None, except camping fee for night # 1 at Santee State Park.

Current: If you get out into the open water, there could be a small current in the south direction. Also, there

could be a stronger current in the Diversion Canal between Lakes Marion and Moultrie.

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: Experienced paddlers, navigators and campers are recommended for this expedition. Winds

across open water can cause waves and whitecaps. There are tree stumps located in the water near the surface. Watch out for motorized boat traffic. The use of a compass and/or a GPS is strongly encouraged for this trip.

Water Level: For this Blueway paddle trail, water level is not much of a concern because of open waters. Lake Marion Water Levels, click HERE. Lake Moultrie Water Levels, click HERE.

Resupply on the Trail: Day 1 - Santee State Park, park website click here.

Day 2 - Bell's Marina, www.bellsmarina.com. Campsites are $25, hotel rooms $75 to $125.

803-492-7924, bookings@bellsmarina.com.

Day 4 - Hill's Landing Marina or Angel's Landing Marina

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!