Lakes and Blackwater Rivers
The scenic rivers and beautiful lakes of the South Carolina Lakes and Blackwater Rivers area make the Palmetto State a premier water sports and world-class hunting and fishing destination. In charming Old South towns throughout the region you'll encounter the rich history and culture of America's past.
South Carolina’s collection of scenic lakes include Lake Murray and Lake Marion, the largest inland body of water in the South and Lake Jocassee, “one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the nation.” Here you’ll find scenic trophy making coves and some of the most celebrated sports and recreational lakes in the region. Canoe trips and guided walks are offered at the National Audubon Society's Francis Biedler Forest where you'll find Four Holes Swamp, a matrix of blackwater swamps and lakes. South Carolina lakes offer world-class fishing for striped bass, trout, catfish and more.
You’ll find unique kayaking and canoeing adventures wherever you go in the region - from downtown Columbia to the primeval forest landscapes of the Congaree River. South Carolina’s famed inland water trails include the Edisto, the longest blackwater river in the nation.
Attractions in the Lakes and Blackwater Rivers Regions
Click on the links below for more information on the many historic, cultural and natural attractions the Lakes & Blackwater Rivers regions of South Carolina have to offer.