Harbison State Forest

Located in Irmo, Richland County, SC.

5600 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210

803-896-8890

Harbison State Forest web site

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Photo tour

There are plenty of hiking and off-road bicycling trails running through the 2,135 acres of the Harbison State Forest. Camping is not permitted, but drinking water and restrooms are available at the picnic area. A canoe landing located provides access to the Broad River for kayaks and canoes. This is becoming a popular place since it is conveniently located in a growing community.

Videos

• SCW TV - Harbison State Forest Field Trip - January 2004
• Harbison State Forest Firebreak Trail

Features and Facilities

• Picnic tables, shelters
• Historic features
• Meeting facility
• Hiking trails
• Bicycling trails: Unpaved
• Drinking water

Water Features

• Broad River

Public Restrooms

• Yes

Dogs Allowed

• Yes

Hours of Operation

• Daylight hours

Admission or Parking Fee

• $5.00

Other Fees

• Bicycling permits, $5.00 per day or $25.00 per year
• Conference center rental, Call for rates

Facility Rental

• The Harbison Environmental Education Center, a 5,000 square foot log building, can be rented for meetings. Click here for information.

How to Get There

• Located on US #176 (Broad River Road) just east of I-26 and north of I-20.

  Take I-26 to exit #101 and go southeast on US #176 (Broad River Road) 4.5 kilometers (2.8 miles). The forest will be on the left side of the road.

  OR

  Take I-20 to exit #65 and go northwest on US #176 (Broad River Road) 5.9 kilometers (3.7 miles). The forest will be on the right side of the road.

Latitude 34.095, Longitude -81.12417

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