Blackwater Cypress Swamp Tours
Five Must See Southern Swamps
Sparkleberry Swamp
If you’re really looking for an adventure and want to get into the wild, Sparkleberry is the place to kayak. Launching from Sparkleberry Landing on the western end of Lake Marion and paddle through one of the most diverse and beautiful areas we offer. Brilliant green canopies, moss-draped Cypress trees, Osprey and Great Blue Heron are typically viewed with occasional sightings of the American Alligator, Barred Owls and Otters.
The full day tour explores hidden creeks and oxbow lakes. It’s an amazing kayaking and wildlife viewing experience. Minimum party of 4. Please call 843-697-2812 if you have less than 4 in your party. We can combine your party with others who may be waiting to do this trip.
Guided Tour Pricing
Sparkleberry Swamp 3 Hours
Adult $55.00 Child $35.00 (Ages 4-12)
Sparkleberry Swamp – Full Day 6 Hours
Adult $85.00 Child $45.00 (Ages 4-12)
Twinkleberry Swamp (Poplar Creek)
If you’re staying at Santee State Park in Santee, South Carolina you may want to check out a miniature Sparkleberry Swamp right next door to the park. Located just west of the park on Poplar Creek is a secluded swamp that was once a mill pond decades ago. You will paddle up the cove along the rental cabins in the park on one side and Poplar Creek Landing on the other. Bald Cypress abound in the shallow upper end of this shady, quiet swamp. You might see white tail deer on the bank or come across a family of raccoons sleeping away the day in a cypress tree. Barred owls and wood ducks are also common in the area. Minimum party of 4 and tour is water level dependant. Please call 843-697-2812 if you have less than 4 in your party. We can combine your party with others who may be waiting to do this trip.
Guided Tour Pricing
Twinkleberry Swamp 3 Hours
Adult $60.00 Child $35.00 (Ages 4-12)
Twinkleberry Swamp – Full Day 6 Hours
Adult $85.00 Child $45.00 (Ages 4-12)
Wadboo Creek
Exciting history and striking views make for ideal kayaking along the Cooper River. Paddle the area where “The Swamp Fox,” General Francis Marion, beat back a British attack during the Revolutionary War. Cool down on the Upper Wadboo Creek tour where Cypress and Tupelo trees provide deep shade. See 30’ tall limestone bluffs, Great Blue Herons and wild hogs.
The Twice the Fun tour includes the upper and lower creek where we paddle among tall marsh grass and abandoned rice fields. Beautiful flowers, wading birds, turtles, Osprey and Bald Eagles are found on both sides of the creek. The full day tour explores both creek sides and the interior of the rice fields. Located a mile from Moncks Corner and a short drive from Mt. Pleasant, Goose Creek and Summerville.
Guided Tour Pricing Upper Wadboo Creek 2 Hours Adult $45.00 Child $25.00 (Ages 4-12)
Wadboo Creek – Twice the Fun 3 Hours Adult $55.00 Child $35.00 (Ages 4-12)
Wadboo Creek – Full Day 6 Hours Adult $85.00 Child $45.00 (Ages 4-12)
Chimney Island
If you’re really looking for an adventure and want to get into the wild, Sparkleberry is the place to kayak. Launching from Sparkleberry Landing on the western end of Lake Marion and paddle through one of the most diverse and beautiful areas we offer. Brilliant green canopies, moss-draped Cypress trees, Osprey and Great Blue Heron are typically viewed with occasional sightings of the American Alligator, Barred Owls and Otters.
The full day tour explores hidden creeks and oxbow lakes. It’s an amazing kayaking and wildlife viewing experience. Minimum party of 4. Please call 843-697-2812 if you have less than 4 in your party. We can combine your party with others who may be waiting to do this trip.
Guided Tour Pricing
Sparkleberry Swamp 3 Hours
Adult $55.00 Child $35.00 (Ages 4-12)
Sparkleberry Swamp – Full Day 6 Hours
Adult $85.00 Child $45.00 (Ages 4-12)
Land of the Giants
If you’re really looking for an adventure and want to get into the wild, Sparkleberry is the place to kayak. Launching from Sparkleberry Landing on the western end of Lake Marion and paddle through one of the most diverse and beautiful areas we offer. Brilliant green canopies, moss-draped Cypress trees, Osprey and Great Blue Heron are typically viewed with occasional sightings of the American Alligator, Barred Owls and Otters.
The full day tour explores hidden creeks and oxbow lakes. It’s an amazing kayaking and wildlife viewing experience. This Trip is water level dependent, Please call 843-697-2812 to see if conditions are good for this kayaking adventure. We also need a party of 4 as a minimum size to do this one.
Guided Tour Pricing
Land of the Giants-6 Hours
Adult $55.00 Child $35.00 (Ages 4-12)
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