Orangeburg County, SC

Baughman's Landing

This boat ramp north of Orangeburg provides access to the North Fork of the Edisto River.

Branchville Railroad Museum and Shrine

(Branchville)

Branchville, South Carolina, is home to the world's oldest railroad junction and was on the route of the country's first scheduled passenger train. The Branchville Railroad Shrine and Museum now serves as a reminder of the years when the railroad industry was a dominant force in the US.

Carson Park

This area provides access to the North Edisto River for small boats.

Edisto Memorial Gardens and surrounding parks

(Orangeburg)

Just outside of downtown Orangeburg is a string of parks along the Edisto River. The centerpiece is the Edisto Memorial Gardens, which feature hundreds of species of roses, as well as wisteria, dogwoods, azaleas, and crape myrtle. The adjacent wetland park has a series of boardwalks thru the swamp. Many picnic tables are available, and an arts center is open at certain times of the week.

Eutaw Springs Battle Ground

(Eutaw Springs)

Here you can visit the site of the last important Revolutionary War battle in the Carolinas, which took place on September 8^th, 1781.

Eutawville Park

(Eutawville)

This town park in Eutawville has a playground, a baseball diamond, and a meeting building. It is also a convenient parking area for the Palmetto Trail.

Indian Bluff Recreational Park

Here is a good place to go for a picnic or to spend a nice relaxing afternoon on the shores of Lake Marion. You will also find a boat ramp, fishing pier, and a short boardwalk thru the woods.

Joe Miller Park

(Elloree)

The town park in Elloree, SC has a large grassy field with a stage and a picnic area.

Livingston Landing

This landing for small boats is located along a dirt road south of Orangeburg on the North Fork Edisto River.

Rowe's Bridge Landing

This boat ramp near Rowesville is located along a lightly-traveled scenic highway.

Santee Cooper Wildlife Management Area

A scenic wildlife management area with plenty of hiking trails is located on the south side of Lake Marion near the community of Eutaw Springs, SC.

Santee State Park

(Santee)

Santee State Park is on the south side of Lake Marion, just outside of the town of Santee. Access is easy from I-95, and a wide variety of activities are available.

Santee Town Hall Complex

(Santee)

This complex includes Santee's Town Hall, the Cultural Arts & Visitors Center, a gazebo, and picnic shelters. Restrooms and drinking water are available here.

Slab Landing

This is a small boat landing on the North Fork Edisto River.

Vance Community Park

(Vance)

This town park has a picnic shelter and a large playground. The Palmetto Trail runs near here, but parking is limited.