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title: "Aiken State Natural Area"
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summary: "Aiken State Park is a 1,067-acre recreational facility in Windsor, South Carolina, offering camping, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and hiking along the South Edisto River. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, the park features 25 campsites, scenic trails, and water-based activities with reasonable admission fees."
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# Aiken State Natural Area

Aiken DIRECTIONS 1145 State Park RD Windsor, SC 29856 PHONE 803.649.2857 EMAIL MAKE A RESERVATION TOP 5 THINGS TO DO MAPS & BROCHURES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS PARK NEWS The swimming area is OPEN for the season.  We hope to see you soon!   The Jungle Trail is open, but the boardwalk section remains closed.   Kayak and canoe rentals are available for the Canoe Trail. All boat rentals must be done at least 24 hours in advance. Please contact the park office for more information.  HOURS M-Su, 9 a.m. to sunset OFFICE 11 a.m.-noon and 4 p.m. -5 p.m. ADMISSION $3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free PETS Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife. Pets are not allowed in or around lodging facilities. No Wifi Available Introduction Photo Gallery Camping Things To Do Trails Picnic Shelters Programs & Events History & Interpretation Groups Area Info Unique Features Volunteer Visitor Survey SHOP ONLINE! Aiken State Park Midlands Kristi Floyd Park Manager Hello!  My name is Kristi Floyd, and I am the manager at Aiken State Park. I never knew I wanted to be a park ranger until I took a job as an assistant ranger at Paris Mountain State Park and quickly realized this was my calling. I love protecting special places and helping others enjoy them. Parks offer lasting memories, adventure, and learning—and I get to help make those experiences meaningful. My favorite spot at Aiken State Park is Cabin Lake. You can fish, birdwatch and hear the calming spillway. About 50 yards down the dam, just before the spillway, there’s a quiet overlook where the Edisto River eddies. It’s a peaceful, tucked-away place I often visit.  First-time visitors should experience Aiken State Park on the water—swim in the spring-fed swimming area or rent a boat to explore the Edisto River or Cabin Lake. If short on time, visit the artesian well near the canoe/kayak launch, just 1.5 miles from the entrance. It’s a unique, refreshing spot. **The park's Ultimate Outsider stamp is located at the park office to the right of the front door in a wooden box. Set along the South Edisto River, Aiken State Park is a haven for fishing, canoeing and kayaking.  A scenic 1.7-mile canoe and kayak trail winds its way down the south fork of the Edisto River, attracting paddlers from across the region.  Aiken State Park has a history as notable as its natural beauty. During the Great Depression, the park was built by two Civilian Conservation Corps companies, one of which was an African-American detachment of the C.C.C. Their work has withstood the test of time and can still be seen in some of the remaining structures and interpretive signage.  BY THE NUMBERS 1 of 16 SC State Parks built by the Civilian Conservation Corps 1.7 mile canoe/kayak trail on the South Fork of the Edisto River 3 picnic shelters for rental 4 park lakes for fishing 25 campsites 1067 acres to enjoy Golf Cart Policy Important Info At Aiken State Park EXPLORE MORE UPCOMING STATE PARK EVENTS SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES ON SOCIAL MEDIA Use #SCStateParks and your content could be featured here! You can also upload your photos for us to use across South Carolina State Parks' Marketing by using the  Public Uploader  and agreeing to the Terms & Conditions .