Stretched along the
Catawba River on the South Carolina fall line, Landsford Canal State Park is home to the well-preserved remains of the canal system that made the river commercially navigable from 1820 to 1835.
The river is home to the largest known stand of
rocky shoals spider lilies, a flower species found predominantly in the Southeast. Peak bloom for the lilies is during May and June.
Favorite activities in this Piedmont park include picnicking, nature watching and studying the canal structures. Fishing is permitted along the Catawba, and a paddling trail runs through the park for canoes and kayaks.
HOURS AND ADMISSION
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Admission
: $2 adults; $1.25 SC seniors; ages 15 & younger free
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Days and Hours of Operation
: 9am-6pm, daily
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Office Hours
: 11 am-noon, daily
PETS
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Pets
: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.