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South Carolina | Clarendon / Williamsburg / Georgetown Counties
Black RiverPump House Landing to Pine Tree Landing
A popular Black River Swamp introduction from Pump House Landing near Andrews to the Pine Tree side-channel landing.
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
A popular Black River Swamp introduction from Pump House Landing near Andrews to the Pine Tree side-channel landing.
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Put-in
Pump House Landing at Reds Landing Road (water-entry edge)Coordinates are tied to named public landing facilities or documented bridge access and should be rechecked against the waterline.
Take-out
Pine Tree Landing Black River dock and ramp (water-entry edge)The free-flowing channel can split into side channels; stay on the documented main route and avoid trespass.
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Access notes and hazards
Access caveats
- Coordinates are tied to named public landing facilities or documented bridge access and should be rechecked against the waterline.
- The free-flowing channel can split into side channels; stay on the documented main route and avoid trespass.
- Recheck Kingstree flow trend, rainfall, wind, water quality and storm debris on launch day.
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- USGS 02136000 trend and rapid rain response
- Cypress strainers, sandbars and side channels
- Private frontage, heat and limited legal exits
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Black River at Kingstree, SC. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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| Gauge site | Black River at Kingstree, SC |
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| Preferred range | 200 cfs to 1,500 cfs |
| Low threshold | 48 cfs |
| High threshold | 10,000 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | SCDNR Black Scenic River Management Plan and streamflow statistics |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Named access sequence and distancePump House Landing to Pine Tree Landing; 5 miles
SCDNR lists the named public landings and approximate upstream-to-downstream distances on the Black Scenic River.
- Numeric scoring evidence48 cfs 90%-exceedance floor; 200–1,500 cfs planning band
The SCDNR management plan reports Kingstree flow statistics; the floor is a conservative navigation screen, not a clearance.
- Direct telemetryUSGS 02136000 Black River at Kingstree
Direct Kingstree discharge and stage for the central access corridor.
- Public water entrySCDNR and SC Trails named boat ramp or dock
Endpoint is a named public landing with a water-entry edge; verify current bank and ramp condition before launch.
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Black River paddling FAQ
What water level is best for the Pump House Landing to Pine Tree Landing route on the Black River?
Paddle Today watches Black River at Kingstree, SC and treats 200 cfs to 1,500 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does the Pump House Landing to Pine Tree Landing route on the Black River start and end?
This route starts at Pump House Landing at Reds Landing Road (water-entry edge) and ends at Pine Tree Landing Black River dock and ramp (water-entry edge), about 5 river miles on the water.
Is the Pump House Landing to Pine Tree Landing route on the Black River suitable for beginners?
This is listed as an easy route, but conditions still matter. Check today's score, water level, weather, and access notes before you go.
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