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# 16 - Wadboo Swamp
-North of Landing, the "Upper" Creek-
Rated: Easy to Moderate
4 - 5 miles, round-trip
One of the most beautiful paddles in the state,
the historic Upper Wadboo Creek is a lovely
cypress swamp that looks the same as it did
two centuries ago when Francis Marion roamed
these parts. You'll see remnants of 19th century
rice plantations dikes and canals, large limestone
-bluffs and the fauna include white tailed deer,
-turkey, osprey and ibis.
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Difficulty: Easy to Moderate.
Distance: 4 - 5 miles, round-trip.
Time: Plan a minimum of a couple hours to enjoy this gem of a paddling route.
Crowds: Light.
Put In / Take Out: Rembert C. Dennis Landing, 1400 SC HWY 402, Moncks Corner, SC 29461.
GPS: 33.195955, -79.953198 or 33°11’45.4”N, 79°57’11.5”W.
Direction of Paddling: When leaving the boat ramp, paddle straight and then the creek begins to bear left about 300-ft. from the boat ramp. In other words, paddle away from the bridge/road crossing. Continue upstream until you run out of water or the current becomes too strong.
For Francis Marion National Forest ALERTS: Click HERE.
Fees/Permits: None.
What to Bring With You / Gear Checklist: CLICK HERE.
Current: Runs downstream, southwest direction.
Tidal Influence: Yes! Approximately 3 - 3.5 hours behind the Charleston tide table. Charleston Tide Chart, click HERE.
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: Obstructions or water levels that require portaging are the biggest concern. After big storms, downed trees and low hanging branches will have to be negotiated. It’s advisable to wear bright orange during hunting season.
Water Level: Check the Tailrace Canal (Cooper River) discharge rate. It should be below 5,000 cubic feet per second. Tailrace Canal Discharge Rate, click HERE.
Paddling Through History: Further down Wadboo Creek in August 1782, the British military attacked Brig. Gen. Francis Marion and his militiamen. Marion beat back the British attack. Shortly after this skirmish, the British abandoned South Carolina. Francis Marion went on to make Wadboo his headquarters.
So Much More 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!
Sunrise / Sunset Times: Click HERE.
