Recreation

Accommodations BAMBERG COUNTY

Carolina Inn

17688 Heritage Hwy, Denmark. 803.793.6300 Cable TV, phones & data ports, fridges/ microwaves in all rooms. Big truck parking, student & hunter discounts.

BARNWELL COUNTY

Carolina Lodge

10645 Dunbarton Blvd, Barnwell. 803.259.2014 Continental breakfast. Microwave, refrigerator, satellite TV, exterior corridors.

carolinalodgebarnwell.com Days Inn by Wyndham

10747 Dunbarton Blvd, Barnwell. 803.541.5000 Continental breakfast and outdoor pool. Microwave, refrigerator, laundry, exterior corridors. Pet friendly.

wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn Villa Motor Inn

13850 Church St, Williston. 803.266.7001 Microwave, refrigerator, exterior corridors. Pet-friendly.

Winton Inn & Suites

8273 Marlboro Ave, Barnwell. 803.621.2017 Continental breakfast, on-site restaurant, bar and lounge. Business center and meeting room. Microwave, refrigerator, exterior corridors on courtyard. Pet friendly.

wintoninnsuites.com

Bed & Breakfasts

AIKEN COUNTY

Annie’s Inn

3083 Charleston Hwy, Montmorenci. 803.649.6836 Pre-Civil War, Greek Revival plantation home surrounded by cotton fields. There are several guest cottages available to accommodate a variety of needs. Each are beautifully designed to blend in with the old architecture while having all the amenities. No Smoking.

anniesinnaiken.com Carriage House Inn c.1872

139 Laurens St NW, Aiken. 803.644.5888 Boutique hotel on the main street in historic downtown Aiken. Amidst the charm and abundance of fine dining, cultural and shopping opportunities. 37 guest rooms and suites, full complimentary breakfast and a variety of amenities for all guests.

aikencarriagehouse.com Claridge House

162 Lee St N, Wagener. 803.564.8777 Victorian style home. Four rooms, three share hall bath. Full breakfast. Reservation dinners available.

Lookaway Inn

103 W Forest Ave, North Augusta. 803.426.1030 Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Completed in 1898 and home of Walter Jackson, brother of the founder of North Augusta, James U Jackson. This graciously restored home has five bedrooms in the main house and 10 courtyard garden rooms, all with large private baths. Indoor, courtyard and garden weddings and events. Intimate dining and meeting rooms available.

lookawayinn.com Magnolia Shadows

595 Engineer Rd, Ridge Spring. 803.522.1226 Where European hospitality meets Southern charm. Offering horse boarding and bed & breakfast services with the traveling horseman in mind. Rooms in this historical plantation home (1895) are completely restored and surrounded by manicured pastures, magnolia trees and gardens. Horse and pet friendly. The convenient location near Aiken, Columbia, Lexington, SC and Augusta, GA allows guests to visit the local, world-famous equestrian venues of polo, fox hunting, eventing, racing and golf at The Masters.

magnoliashadows.com The Birdnest Inn

5200 Sizemore Cir, Aiken. 979.530.3900 An upscale Bed & Breakfast located in an urban farm environment. Full of original art and an impressive collection of hand-made pottery. Free Wi-Fi available and device charging stations are in all rooms.

thebirdnestinn.com

BARNWELL COUNTY

Miss Alda’s Inn

825 Moore Dr, Snelling. 803.300.7370 Come, relax and enjoy the charm of this wonderful family home passed down through 5 generations. Choose from 4 bedrooms: 3 with queen beds and private baths, one room with a full bed, or reserve the entire house. Full breakfast served daily in the dining room. Feel the love and charm still present in the walls of “this old house”. The Inn is a perfect place to relax and cherish the peace and quiet of the country. Petfriendly with a refundable deposit.

Wisteria Cottage Bed & Breakfast

2136 Jones Bridge Rd, Blackville. 803.284.2422 A rustic two bedroom and one bath 1940’s cottage ideal for a quiet get away in the country. Also on the property is Lill’s Herb Garden, see listing under points of interest. Mennonite proprietor is happy to provide fresh Mennonite breakfast upon request.

blackvillewisteriacottage.com

Camping & RV Parks

AIKEN COUNTY

Aiken RV Campground, LLC

2424 Columbia Hwy N, Aiken. 803.226.0850 Full-service RV Park. Daily, weekly and monthly rates. Amenities include full 30/50amp hookups, pull-through level concrete runners, Wi-Fi, shower and laundry facilities. Pet Friendly. Open year round.

aikenrvpark.com Aiken State Park

1145 State Park Rd, Windsor. 803.649.2857 25 available campsites. Each site consists of packed sand, water, electrical hook-ups (20, 30 and 50 amps), fire ring and picnic table. Some sites can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet. Pet friendly. Other amenities include nature and canoe trails, seasonal swimming, birding, fishing, and picnic shelters.

southcarolinaparks.com/aiken Pine Acres Campground

205 Duke Dr, Aiken. 803.648.5715 Full hook-ups with 30/50-amp service. Open year round. Daily, weekly & monthly rates. Can accommodate RV’s up to 40 ft. Coin laundry, showers, dump station, Wi-Fi and propane on site. Camper rentals also available. Pet friendly.

pineacrescampground.net King Creek Campground

757 Cedar Knoll Rd, Fairfax. 843.816.1636 All campsites are 60-ft by 90-ft and can comfortably accommodate two large tents or one RV and one tent. Full hook-up sites, dump station, 30 amp and 50 amp service options available. Pet friendly.

kingcreekcampground.com

BAMBERG COUNTY

Broxton Bridge Plantation

1685 Broxton Bridge Rd, Ehrhardt. 803.267.3882 Southern nostalgia and a genuine bit of Civil War history. The plantation home, built in the 1850’s, has five rooms with private baths. Step through the front door and go back more than 150 years to a simpler time and enjoy walking trails around a 10-acre lake, hunting, fishing, sporting clays and nearby golf. 125 RV campsites, most with water, electricity and sewage hookups.

broxtonbridge.com

BARNWELL COUNTY

Barnwell State Park

223 State Park Rd, Blackville. 803.284.2212 Built in the 1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this park is equipped with 5 cabins and 25 campsites. Each cabin includes bath and bed linens, cooking and eating utensils, satellite TV, WiFi, coffee maker, central heating/air, outside grill, fire ring and picnic table. Only one cabin is pet friendly. Pet fees apply. Each campsite has packed gravel, individual water and electrical hookups (20 and 30 amp) and picnic table. Some sites can accommodate RV’s up to 36 ft, others up to 28 ft. Full hookup sites available with 50 amp service. Other amenities include nature trails, fishing, boating, picnic shelters, seasonal swimming area, playground and meeting facilities.

southcarolinaparks.com/barnwell

For more on the following recreational activities, visit: TBredCountry.org

RECREATION

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

Fishing & Hunting Licenses

1.866.714.3611

dnr.sc.gov/purchase.html For rules and regulations pertaining to hunting and fishing in South Carolina, contact SCDNR.

SC Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR)

PO Box 167, Columbia, 29202 General Information 803.734.3886 To Report Violations 800.922.5431

Fishing - Rivers

Edisto River - a natural cathedral of swamp, hardwoods and cypress, follows this blackwater river. Pinfish, catfish, largemouth bass, eels and bream fishing. Wood ducks, alligators and birds are abundant. The following areas offer access to the Edisto River:

Aiken State Park

1145 State Park Rd, Windsor. 803.649.2857. Aiken County. Enjoy fishing in three lakes or the Edisto River for bream, bass and catfish. Boat rentals available. Hard surface boat ramp. Nature trail, canoe trail, seasonal swimming, picnic shelters, campsites.

southcarolinaparks.com/aiken Bobcat Landing

Bobcat Rd off of Bamberg Rd, north of Bamberg. Bamberg County. Hard surface ramp, paved parking.

Brabham’s Landing

Cannon Bridge Rd off of US 78, north of Bamberg. Bamberg County. Hard surface ramp, paved parking.

Claudes Landing

Claudes Landing Rd, off US 78 in Denmark. Bamberg County. Hard surface ramp, paved parking.

Davis Bridge Landing

Located off of SC 4 on Veterans Rd between Salley and White Pond. Aiken County. Small craft access, parking and fishing areas.

Highway 21 Boat Landing

SC 21. Aiken County. Ramp, gravel parking.

Keadle’s Bridge Landing

Located off SC 4 and Windsor Rd. Aiken County. Hard surface ramp, limited parking.

Edisto Boat Landing

Off of New Holland Rd, between Couchton and New Holland. Aiken County. Facilities include boat ramp for small craft, small parking area and area for bank fishing.

Zig-Zag Landing

15 miles east of Bamberg on SC 61. Bamberg County. Boat ramp, paved parking.

Salkehatchie River, bream in the spring and fall. Largemouth bass and chain pickerel. The following areas have access to the Salkehatchie River:

Bufords Bridge

US 301/321 northeast of Ulmer. Bamberg County. Ramp, gravel parking.

Ray’s Crossing Landing

Ray’s Crossing Rd, off SC 300. Barnwell County. Hard surface ramp, dirt parking.

Savannah River - Upper, tree-covered floodplain and hillside provide pleasant scenery. Largemouth bass, hybrid bass, striped bass, crappie, catfish, redbreast, bream and perch are found in the river. Its abundant oxbows of ‘dead lakes’ provide excellent fishing. The following areas have access to the Upper Savannah River:

Jackson Landing

Take Jackson Rd to Fisher Rd, then to Landing Rd. Aiken County. Hard surface ramp, handicapped accessible dock, fishing area, gravel parking.

Riverview Park Boat Ramp

Hammonds Ferry Rd, North Augusta. Parks, Recreation, & Tourism. 803.441.4300. Aiken County. Hard surface ramp, dock, paved parking. Primitive campsites nearby.

Savannah River - Lower, the natural impoundments of the Savannah River provide a natural setting for panfish, redbreast, bream, catfish, warmouth and yellow perch are found in abundance as well as largemouth bass, hybrid bass and crappie. Some striped bass run up the river in spring. The following areas have access to the Lower Savannah River:

Cohen’s Bluff Landing

Cohen’s Bluff Rd off SC 3. Allendale County. Hard surface ramp, dock, paved parking.

Johnsons Landing

Johnson Landing Rd off SC 3. Allendale County. Hard surface ramp, dock, paved parking.

Little Hell Landing

US 301 to US 125, turn left at Furse Mill Rd and travel 15.5 miles. Little Hell Rd, one mile from Millett. Allendale County. Hard surface ramp, gravel parking.

Steel Creek Landing

Off US 125 near Martin. Allendale County. Ramp, gravel parking.

Fishing - Ponds & Other Areas

Barnwell State Park

223 State Park Rd (Off SC 3), Blackville. 803.284.2212. Choices include a one-acre pond, as well as eight and sixteen-acre lakes. Find largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish. Boat rentals and seasonal swimming available. Nature trail, picnic shelters, meeting facility, cabins and campsites.

southcarolinaparks.com/barnwell Crackerneck WMA

Jackson. Contact SC Department of Natural Resources for more information including complete rules and regulations and dates open to the public. 803.725.3663. 10,600 acres. Fishing and hunting for deer, turkey, waterfowl and small game. All individuals utilizing Crackerneck are required to sign in prior to entering the area and sign out upon leaving. Anyone not following this procedure will be considered trespassing.

Lake Edgar Brown

US 278, Barnwell. A 100-acre lake providing largemouth bass, bluegill, shell-cracker and catfish. Also used for boating and water skiing. Boat ramp, fishing pier and tackle shop.

Public Boat Ramps

1.800.ASK.FISH.

Recreation Canoe & Kayak Rentals

Aiken State Park

1145 State Park Rd, Windsor. 803.649.2857 Built in 1934, this park, located along the freeflowing Edisto River, is a combination of a river swamp and dry sandhills. Canoe, kayak and paddle boats rentals available seasonally.

southcarolinaparks.com/aiken

Hunting & Sporting Clubs

Aiken Driving Club

PO Box 271, Aiken. Horse-drawn carriages and carts meet each month. aikendrivingclub.com

Blackwater Hunting Services

7585 Hwy 300, Ulmer. 803.541.4868. Liberal game limits and lengthy hunting season. No overbooking, 4 bedroom, 5 bath lodge. Deer, turkey and fishing. blackwaterhunting.com

Broxton Bridge Plantation

1685 Broxton Bridge Rd, Ehrhardt. 800.437.4868. A hunting preserve offering hunting, fishing, sporting clays, pistol, rifle range and continental tower shoots. The southern part of the plantation is a Civil War battleground with breastworks intact. Guided tours available with prior notice.

broxtonbridge.com

Carolina Star Gun & Hunt Club

371 Cedar Branch Rd, Windsor. 803.649.0878. Situated on 234 acres, this facility hosts a variety of shooting sport activities and can accommodate a variety of functions. Hunting, sporting clays, trap shooting. For membership information.

carolinastar.com Cowden Plantation

383 Brown Rd, Jackson. 803.471.3616. Over 10,000 acres of deer, hog, turkey, duck, dove, quail, bass, bluegill and farm catfish. Appointment required. Accommodations available.

jarrettrifles.com/cowden-plantation.html Red Bluff Lodge

130 Boone Trl, Allendale. 803.584.7363. A full-service lodge providing year-round opportunities for outdoors-men and women Hunting available for whitetail deer, feral hogs, alligator and wild turkey. Fishing and quail hunting trips are available a la carte. Full service gunsmith shop and shooting range on-site. Other outdoor activities available are kayaking, mountain biking, camping and naturalist tours. redblufflodge.com

Aiken Hounds

A historic drag hunt that has hunted in Hitchcock Woods from the time of the Hitchcock’s. From October through March, the Aiken Hounds hunt every Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Visitors may not bring dogs into the Woods during these times. theaikenhounds.com

Whiskey Road Fox Hunts

520 Hitchcock Rd, Aiken. 803.649.0638 Fox hunting (mounted) in Aiken, Blackville and Allendale (Oct - March). Hunts on Th and Sun mornings. whiskeyroadfoxhounds.com

Polo

Aiken Polo Club

Polo information hot line: 803.643.3611 Polo seasons are September through November and March through mid-June. Matches are at Whitney Field off Whiskey Rd. Call for match times. aikenpolo.org

New Bridge Polo & Country Club

862 New Bridge Rd, Aiken. 803.648.3699 Offers competitive, fast-paced action in medium goal polo. Five state-of-the-art polo fields.

newbridgepolo.com Wagener Polo Club

Polo information hot line: 803.566.8610. Offers organized practices, spectator-friendly polo, wellmanaged tournaments and a fun, fair and friendly environment. Club Polo is played September through June at various fields in Aiken.

wagenerpolo.com Equine Facilities

Aiken Horse Park

931 Powderhouse Rd, Aiken. 803.226.0121 Home to Bruce’s Field. Equestrian event facility. Hosts a variety of dressage, eventing and hunter/ jumper shows throughout the year.

aikenhorsepark.org Aiken Training Track

538 Two Notch Rd SE, Aiken. 803.648.4631 Historic Thoroughbred training facility. Home for annual events including the Aiken Trials and Breakfast at the Gallops. Also home to seasonal events including the Backstretch and Historic Barn Tours. aikentrainingtrack.com

Highfields

198 Gaston Rd, Aiken Home of the PSJ Progressive Jumps and Progressive Stabling and Aiken Music Fest. Open all year.

psjshows.com King Creek Campground

757 Cedar Knoll Rd, Fairfax. 843.816.1636 Miles of quiet, sandy trails for riding. Trails are available to the public with purchase of a day pass. Day passes must be purchased in advance. Horses are not provided for riding. Horse camping available. kingcreekcampground.com

Magnolia Shadows

595 Engineer Rd, Ridge Spring. 803.522.1226 Offering horse boarding and bed & breakfast services with the traveling horseman in mind.

magnoliashadows.com McGhees’ Mile

620 Banks Mill Rd SE, Aiken. 803.617.8511 Family owned and operated Standardbred training facility. 77-acre facility home to three racetracks, more than 250 stalls, plenty of paddocks and ample barn space. Living quarters are available on-site for extended guests. mcgheesmile.com

Stable View

117 Stable Dr, Aiken. 484.356.3173 1,000-acre recreational venue with premiere training facilities for equestrians, 15 miles of trails for bird watchers/nature lovers, meeting facilities and 22 professionally designed accommodations for overnight guests. stableviewfarm.com

Other Recreation

Bisquecuts & Glazy

949 Pine Log Rd, Aiken. 803.648.7772 A contemporary Paint Your Own Pottery Studio. Offers pottery, canvas and glass fusing. Birthday parties and ladies night out.

bglazy.com Carolina Dragway

302 Dragstrip Rd, Jackson. 803.471.2285 1/4-mile drag racing track. Regular schedule of races and events. carolinadragway.com

Gravatt Adventure & Discovery Center

1006 Camp Gravatt Rd, Aiken. 803.648.1817 Challenge course designed to develop leadership skills and increase self-esteem and confidence.

campgravatt.org Climbing Wall

Near Carolina Bay on Price Ave, Aiken. 803.642.7631 Designed for beginner and experienced climbers.

Langley Pond Disc Golf Park

113 Langley Dam Rd, Langely. 803.642.7559 Aiken County’s only championship level disc golf course can be found at Langley Pond Park. Spectacular water holes, varying terrain, challenging pin location and towering hardwoods are on this unique course.

Northside Lanes

1745 Georgia Ave, North Augusta. 803.279.1948 A 32-lane bowling center. Arcade and snack bar inside. northsidelanes.com/home

Paradise Motocross

3302 Barton Rd, Fairfax. 609.618.5565 70 acre motocross facility that is open to the public. Also offers daily, weekly, monthly and yearly training programs that are taught by a USMCA Top 100 Certified motocross coach.

paradisemotoclub.com PlayLand of Aiken

951 B Dougherty Rd, Aiken. 803.226.0096 Indoor playground facility. 3,000-sq.ft. of play area, safe, family-friendly environment and birthday party packages. playlandofaiken.com

Pruball Aiken

1908 Richland Ave E, Aiken. 803.989.0143 Indoor baseball training facility offering cage rentals, hitting lessons, pitching lessons, camps, clinics and merchandise.

pruballaiken.com Rack and Grill III

522 York St NE, Aiken. 803.226.0256 Laid back place to enjoy some great food, cold beer and a game of pool with friends.

rackngrill.com/rack-3 Richardson’s Lake Water Park & Outdoor Recreation Area

919 Richardsons Lake Rd, Warrenville. 803.663.3600 Natural swimming area. Open May through September.

SRP Park

187 Railroad Ave, North Augusta. 706.736.7889 Entertainment venue. Home of the Augusta GreenJackets, a minor league baseball team. Kids Zone, concerts and other events throughout the year. Rental space available. thesrppark.com

Twitty’s Mud Bog

4396 Bufords Bridge Hwy, Ulmer. 803.259.9252 Hosts multiple family-friendly mud racing events throughout the year. Admission is charged. No glass containers or pets allowed.

twittysmudbog.com

Recreation Regional Golf AIKEN COUNTY BAMBERG COUNTY

Cedar Creek Golf Club

2475 Club Dr, Aiken. 803.648.4206 18 holes. Par 72. Designed by Arthur Hills. Bermuda greens. Walk/cart. Cedar Creek has been garnering awards, almost since its opening in 1991. The course features long, par-4 holes and sloping fairways that can send shots into the rough and elevated, undulating greens.

cedarcreekgolfclub.net

Houndslake Country Club

901 Houndslake Dr, Aiken. 803.648.6805 Three 9-hole courses. Par 36, Bermuda greens. Designed by Joe Lee. Walk/cart. No walk-in traffic. Play on course limited to members, guests of members and lodge guests. See listing under lodging.

houndslakecc.com

Midland Valley Golf Club

151 Midland Dr, Graniteville. 803.663.7332 18 holes. Par 72. Designed by Ellis Maples. Bermuda greens. Walk/cart. Large undulated greens are the main feature of this design. Reservations may be made one day in advance.

playmidlandvalley.com

Mount Vintage Golf Club

375 Mount Vintage Plantation Dr, North Augusta. 803.279.5422 27 holes. Par 72. Designed by Tom Jackson.

mountvintagegolf.com

The Aiken Golf Club

555 Highland Park Dr, Aiken. 803.649.6029 18 holes. Par 70. Designed by Donald Ross. Walk/ cart. Reservations required. Originally built in 1912 and extensively restored in recent years, the course makes judicious use of pines, sand and waste areas to evoke a Pinehurst feeling.

aikengolfclub.net

The River Golf Club

307 Riverside Blvd, North Augusta. 803.202.0110 18 holes. Par 71. Designed by Jim Fazio. Bent grass greens. Cart. Built as a Hilton Head-style links course with mostly flat fairways and water on 11 holes.

rivergolfclub.com Sweetwater Country Club

571 Clubhouse Ln, Barnwell. 803.259.5004 18 holes. Par 71. Designed by Russell Breeden. Bermuda greens. This design is relatively benign in terms of elevation and length, but more than makes up for that with its water, sand and elevated greens. Walk/cart.

sweetwatercc.org Williston Country Club

15 Fairway Dr, Williston. 803.266.7616. 9 holes. Par 36. Bermuda Greens. Walk/cart.

River Birch Golf Course

128 Paw Paw Rd, Bamberg. 803.245.8432 Formerly the Paw Paw Country Club, designed by one of South Carolina’s best known architects, Russel Breeden. This 18-hole course has abundant lakes, woods and large undulating greens. Restaurant and rental equipment available. Open for tournaments and events.

riverbirchgc.com

BARNWELL COUNTY

Other Golf

Aiken Family Golf Range

1685 Columbia Hwy N, Aiken. 803.508.5635 Tues-Sun 10am-dark. Lessons available upon request.

South On Whiskey

3197 Whiskey Rd, Aiken. 803.643.1715 18 holes of miniature golf and 9 machine batting cages. Wed-Sun. Call for hours and to book special events. Open to the public year round.

southonwhiskey.com

Visitation and use of Heritage Preserves are governed by regulations set forth by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) to promote public enjoyment of the land while preserving the features of the land. For full information and regulations on Heritage Preserves throughout South Carolina, visit SCDNR website at dnr.sc.gov or contact SCDNR directly at 803.734.3886.

Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve

US 78, Windsor. Turn left on Spring Branch Rd. Drive five miles, turn right on Oak Ridge Club Rd. The preserve is one mile down, located on both sides of the road. Hiking and limited horseback riding. No motorized vehicles. This 1,622-acre preserve is home to the rare and state-listed endangered gopher tortoise. The preserve is the northern most known location of the large terrestrial tortoises. The preserve also boasts a longleaf pine/wiregrass community that is one of the most endangered in the Southeast.

Cathedral Bay Heritage Preserve

SC 64, 1.6 miles south of Olar. Also known as Chitty Bay or Chitty Pond. The 58-acre Cathedral Bay is an excellent example of the Carolina Bay phenomenon found throughout the Atlantic Coastal Plain. The long axes of all Carolina Bays parallel to one another acting as basins that collect rainwater runoff holding it above the normal water table. Carolina Bays are wetlands that vary in size, ranging from less than an acre to several hundred acres and often support abundant wildlife. Cathedral Bay is a striking example of a cypress pond. Access to Cathedral Bay is by wading or canoes. No motorboats allowed.

Ditch Pond Heritage Preserve

From Williston, drive west on US 78 for three miles, parking is on the right. Foot traffic only. No camping. Approximately 25 acres. One of very few Carolina bays that have retained its natural state. Throughout the preserve you may see one or more of eight rare plant species grown here. A boardwalk leads to the viewing area which provides visitors with an up close view of the Carolina bay.

Henderson Heritage Preserve

From Aiken, travel north on SC 19 for two miles. Turn left beside Aiken Memorial Cemetery, Mayfield Rd. Located on both sides of the road. This 417-acre preserve was acquired and dedicated to protect a longleaf pine/scrub oak sandhill ecosystem.

Janet Harrison High Pond Heritage Preserve

Bounded by SC 39, Carolina Bay Trl and Trojan Rd, near Monetta. This 30-acre preserve was established to protect a Carolina Bay, the high pond vegetative community occurring within the bay and populations of several rare plant species. A windmill located near the tract is a local landmark and has led to the preserve being colloquially-known as “Windmill High Pond”. The preserve is named to honor Janet Harrison, a prominent ecologist who worked at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory.