Best Sea Kayaking in South Carolina

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1

South Carolina, Beaufort County

01 :44 hrs
4.3 mi
2.3954065 ft
SK I

This paddle features Hunting Island State Park, Hunting Island Lagoon Bridge, wildlife and fishing. Hunting Island State Park is South Carolina’s most popular state park. It attracts one million plus visitors a year. The island is one of only undeveloped Sea Islands left in the state. As well there is a variety of land and marine wildlife, including dolphins, turtles and a variety of waterfowl.

2

South Carolina, Charleston County

04 :51 hrs
12.1 mi
0.6 ft
SK I

Deveaux Bank is managed by DNR in order to protect coastal birds. The island is an important site for many nesting South Carolina seabirds; it is also home to the largest colony of Brown Pelicans on the Atlantic coast. Most of the bank is usually closed with the exception of part of the island that has been designated for limited recreational use

3

North Carolina, Jackson County

03 :33 hrs
8.9 mi
1.0703125 ft
SK II

Lake Glenville is a reservoir located on the west fork of Tuckasegee River that is surrounded by 26 miles of scenic mountainous shoreline. The lake's elevation is the highest of any lake east of the Mississippi and is also known for its deep waters. The Powerhouse ramp is a public launch site situated on the northeast shoreline of the lake.

4

South Carolina, Charleston County

03 :41 hrs
9.2 mi
4 ft
SK I

This sea kayaking adventure explores the beautiful IWC with its salt-marshes rich with smooth cordgrass and wildlife. Wildlife that you may see include osprey, egret, heron, other waterfowl and dolphins. Some of the features of this paddle include the Intercoastal Waterway as well as marine and bird life. The area is also decent for fishing.

5

South Carolina, Georgetown County

02 :28 hrs
6.2 mi
0.9586825 ft
SK I

This paddling adventure explores a salt marsh in Murrell's Inlet. This adventure features good salt-marsh scenery that includes flora and fauna. Flora that you may see include smooth cordgrass and other salt marsh plants. Wildlife that you may see include osprey, egret, bald eagle, heron, other waterfowl and dolphins. At low tide there are pools filled with crabs, oysters and other small creatures. Be apprised that the tide can affect the difficulty of this paddle.

6

North Carolina, Anson County

05 :02 hrs
12.6 mi
0.978096 ft
SK III

Located in the south central part of North Carolina, this 2500-acre impoundment of the Yadkin-Pee Dee River was created for a hydroelectric dam but also serves as a great destination for paddling and outdoor recreation. The lake has over 30 miles of shoreline to enjoy. The main access site for the lake is a public boat ramp located on the southern end of the lake near the dam.

7

South Carolina, Folly Beach

03 :55 hrs
9.8 mi
0.6 ft
SK I

On this paddle you will explore many of the small branches near Folly River and around Front Coles Island. Features include wildlife, fishing and coastal scenery. Along the way there are many tributaries that you can travel down to further explore the area. Wildlife that you may see include bottlenose Dolphins, mussels and oysters along the shoreline, Egrets, Herons, Osprey, and Pelicans, as well as other waterfowl. Fishing is decent here too.

8

South Carolina, Colleton County

04 :15 hrs
10.6 mi
1.8 ft
SK I

Edisto River is the longest free flowing blackwater river in all of North America. This paddle explores the confluence of the Edisto with the Atlantic Ocean. Featured in this paddle are white sandy beaches, Pine and Otter islands.Flora that you will see smooth cordgrass and other coastal plants. Wildlife that you may see include dolphins and a variety of waterbirds.

9

North Carolina, Belmont

03 :28 hrs
8.7 mi
7.099991 ft
SK II

Lake Wylie is a large man-made impoundment of the Catawba River located on the border of North Carolina and South Carolina that provides plenty of opportunity for paddling and water recreation. The lake has over 300 miles of shoreline and multiple access areas for paddlers to launch. Located just north of the border, Allen Fishing Access provides a convenient launch area for the northwest arm of the lake. If fishing south of the state line, be sure to have appropriate permits for fishing in both states.

10

South Carolina, Beaufort County

07 :38 hrs
19.1 mi
0.8373946 ft
SK I

On this paddle you will explore a beautiful salt marsh. This adventure features several islands, including Williman, Gunboat, Buzzard, Ashe and Hutchinson islands (each of these will make a good spot for lunch/exploration). Flora that you may see include cypress trees, smooth cordgrass and a variety of oak. Wildlife that you may see include osprey, egret, bald eagle, heron, other waterfowl and dolphins. The tide can affect the difficulty of this paddle.

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