Best Places to Kayak Near Florence, SC

30 public launch points within 50 miles of Florence, ranked by water conditions, access, and amenities.

30 nearby20 Rivers9 Lakes1 Creek
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Top Picks Near Florence

green trees beside body of water during daytime1

Sewanee Street

Standout kayak fishing on Lake Wallace

LakeBeginner32 mi away
Calm lake surrounded by autumn trees under a clear sky2

Sonovista Park

Calm, sheltered water that's ideal for beginners and paddle boarding

LakeBeginner22 mi away
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk3

Fishing Area

A top-rated lake launch on Lake Wallace

LakeBeginner32 mi away
A river with rocks in it surrounded by trees

Highway 327 Bridge

South Carolina · 6.6 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
green trees near body of water during daytime

Dargans Pond

South Carolina · 8.3 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Calm lake surrounded by autumn trees under a clear sky

Highway 52 Bridge

South Carolina · 9.2 mi

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Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Whipples Landing

South Carolina · 10.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river with trees on the side

Cashua Ferry (Highway 34 Bridge)

South Carolina · 12.8 mi

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Highway 76/301 Bridge

South Carolina · 12.9 mi

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Water reflects lush green trees and blue sky.

Dewitts Bluff

South Carolina · 19.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
green trees near body of water during daytime

Highway 401 Bridge

South Carolina · 20.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river with trees on the side

Blues (Hunts Bluff)

South Carolina · 21.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Calm lake surrounded by autumn trees under a clear sky

Sonovista Park

South Carolina · 22.0 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river with trees on the side

New Society Hill (Highway 15/401 Bridge)

South Carolina · 23.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Bostic Landing

South Carolina · 23.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Highway 15 Bridge

South Carolina · 25.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Half Moon Landing

South Carolina · 26.4 mi

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Dillon County Park

South Carolina · 27.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river with trees on the side

Lester Road Bridge

South Carolina · 27.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Davis

South Carolina · 28.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
aerial photography of mountain

Knife Island

South Carolina · 29.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Allison Landing

South Carolina · 29.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
green trees near body of water during daytime

Locust Tree

South Carolina · 29.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
green trees beside body of water during daytime

Lake Robinson

South Carolina · 30.0 mi

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a river with trees on the side

Odell Venters (Highway 41 Bridge)

South Carolina · 30.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Calm lake surrounded by autumn trees under a clear sky

Huggins

South Carolina · 30.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Moccasins Bluff

South Carolina · 30.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Gunters Lake

South Carolina · 30.8 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
green trees beside lake under blue sky during daytime

Joseph Holiday

South Carolina · 31.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Calm lake surrounded by autumn trees under a clear sky

Lake Ashwood

South Carolina · 31.5 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
green trees beside body of water during daytime

Sewanee Street

South Carolina · 31.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Fishing Area

South Carolina · 31.7 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Lower Impoundment

South Carolina · 32.6 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Florence.

Effingham, SC6 miDarlington, SC10 miTimmonsville, SC11 miCoward, SC13 miLamar, SC15 miPamplico, SC17 miScranton, SC18 miOlanta, SC19 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Florence, SC?

Top picks near Florence include Sewanee Street, Sonovista Park, Fishing Area. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, lakes, creeks.

What types of paddling can I do near Florence?

Near Florence you'll find opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddle boarding. Most locations offer beginner-friendly conditions with public boat ramp access.

Are there free kayak launches near Florence?

Yes! Most public boat ramps near Florence are free to use. Some state parks and recreation areas may charge a small parking or entrance fee.