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Catawba River

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6.3–30.3 midistance range

Easy · Moderatedifficulty

Catawba River at Landsford Canal State Park in South Carolina, with shallow rocky shoals and wooded banks. — **Catawba River at Landsford Canal State Park; same-river corridor context**Photo by Wikimedia Commons · Wikimedia Commons; license and attribution retained on source page

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Your tripFort Mill River Access to Landsford Canal State ParkAbout 24 river miles · Plan a full daylight day with release · moderate

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Water levels

These Catawba River routes use 2 gauge references depending on the stretch.

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Compare 6 routes (6 scored · 0 planning) across York / Chester / Lancaster Counties. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.

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

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Catawba River paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the Catawba River?

Paddle Today tracks 6 Catawba River routes across York / Chester / Lancaster 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 Catawba River water levels?

Check the gauge notes for your stretch and its live score where available. This hub uses 2 gauges or gauge references. Planning routes have no live score; check their source guidance and current access notices.

Which Catawba 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.