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Black River

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The Black Scenic River winds through cypress swamp in South Carolina.
Black Scenic River near the Kingstree access sequence; same-river contextPhoto by South Carolina Department of Natural Resources · State government source
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Your tripGilland Memorial Park to Mill Street LandingAbout 1 river miles · About 1–3 hr · easy
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Water levels

These Black River routes use Black River at Kingstree, SC as the main gauge reference.

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Compare 4 routes (4 scored · 0 planning) across Clarendon / Williamsburg / Georgetown Counties. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.

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Black River routes here are marked easy, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.

Black River paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the Black River?

Paddle Today tracks 4 Black River routes across Clarendon / Williamsburg / Georgetown Counties. Compare the route cards on this page, then open an individual route for put-in, take-out, distance, and access notes.

How should I check Black River water levels?

Check the gauge notes for your stretch and its live score where available. This hub uses Black River at Kingstree, SC. Planning routes have no live score; check their source guidance and current access notices.

Which Black River route is best today?

Compare current scores where available, along with water level, recent trend, weather, access, and route difficulty. Planning-only cards provide trip information without a live paddling recommendation.