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Aiken State Park
1145 State Park RD | Windsor, SC 29856 | Phone: 803-649-2857 | aiken@scprt.com

Things To Do

FISHING

  • Fishing Information : Enjoy fishing in one of the four park lakes or the South Fork of the Edisto River for bream, bass and catfish. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

  • Tackle Loaner Program : This park participates in the Tackle Loaner Program sponsored by the SC Dept. of Natural Resources. Rods and reels are available for loan at the park office.

BOATING

  • Boating and Boat Access : Private boats are allowed on the South Fork of the Edisto River. River access is available at the state park boat landing.

  • Canoe/Kayak Rentals : Canoes are available for rent at the park for $15/trip. This includes life jackets and paddles.

    Canoes are rented at the following times: Th, Su and M at 10am, noon and 3pm; F-Sa at 10am, noon, 2pm and 4pm. Please meet at the canoe take-out dock at scheduled times for shuttle. No rentals after last float time.

    Aiken State Park also boasts a 1.7-mile canoe trail on which you can enjoy paddling your own canoe or a rental boat.

OTHER AMENITIES AND ACTIVITIES

  • Playground Equipment : Yes
  • Park Store/Gift Shop : A small selection of souvenir items can be purchased in the park office. Firewood and fishing worms are also available for purchase.

  • Picnic Shelters : Yes
  • Swimming : Swimming is not permitted at this park.
  • Bird Watching : There are areas of the park that are ideal for bird watching. Interesting birds that can be seen include egrets, heron and various birds of prey.

  • Geocaching : Geocaching is permitted. Several geocaches are located on the park. For more information and location of these caches visit the official geocaching website.

  • Biking : Yes
  • Other Facilities and Activities : Horseshoe pits are available at the park for visitors to use.

TRAILS

  • Hiking Trails : Jungle Trail (3-mile loop)