Waccamaw River
Horry / Georgetown Co. · 140 mi · Class I
210CFS/ 3.11 ft
Flood
→Stable
Water temp: 65°F
Optimal: 300–2,000 CFS · USGS #02110500
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
140 mi
Length
Class I
Difficulty
300–2,000 cfs
Optimal
1,200 cfs
Avg Flow
1,080 cfs
Hist. Median
#02110500
USGS Gauge
Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge · SC Scenic River

A pristine blackwater river flowing 140 miles from Lake Waccamaw in North Carolina through the heart of South Carolina's Grand Strand hinterland to Winyah Bay. Ancient cypress-tupelo swamps, Spanish moss, and the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge create a Lowcountry paddling experience rivaling the Edisto.

Trip sections
Upper — NC line to Conway, 50 mi, narrow blackwater
Middle — Conway to Bucksport, 40 mi, cypress swamp
Lower — Bucksport to Winyah Bay, 50 mi, tidal and wide
Outfitters
Waccamaw River Paddle Trails
Kayak and canoe access and guided tours on the Waccamaw River
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Data Quality

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