Kayaking · South Carolina
Kayaking in South Carolina
7 outfitters across South Carolina. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
8,563 mi
748 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
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Cities
6
Most in North Myrtle Beach (2)
Best season
Oct to May
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 7 outfitters listed in South Carolina.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach Paddle Board & Kayak Adventures® | Myrtle Beach | 5.0778 Google reviews |
| J & L Kayaking | Little River | 5.0502 Google reviews |
| Great Escapes Kayaking Tours | North Myrtle Beach | 4.9351 Google reviews |
| Charleston Kayak | Charleston | 4.9160 Google reviews |
| Cherry Grove Kayaking LLC | North Myrtle Beach | 4.962 Google reviews |
| Riverrats Canoe and Kayak Rentals | Scranton | 4.958 Google reviews |
| Kayak Hilton Head | Hilton Head Island | 4.8546 Google reviews |
Operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in South Carolina
- Named rivers and streams mapped in South Carolina
- 8,563 mi
- River reaches
- 748
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 134
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Savannah River293 mi
- Lynches River181 mi
- Little River170 mi
- Great Pee Dee River169 mi
- Black River151 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
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