The Black River of South Carolina is one of the finest blackwater rivers in the Southeast — 150 miles of tannin-stained water flowing through ancient bald cypress swamps, bottomland hardwoods, and remote Lowcountry wilderness. In 2023 Congress designated 70 miles as a National Wild & Scenic River, protecting one of the most ecologically significant blackwater systems in North America.
River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and trip sections may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level. If you spot an error, use the Improve This River button at the top of the page — your local knowledge is what makes this atlas accurate.