On The Water

Discover the natural beauty surrounding South Carolina’s waterways by floating through rivers, ponds and lakes.

Though many of our state parks boast beautiful waterways, several additional lakes and rivers flow through the Olde English District.

The Catawba River

This dam-controlled river runs more than 200 miles from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean. Several calm stretches of water run through Chester, Lancaster and York counties, offering many floating opportunities.

Bonus: Whitewater Area | Great Falls

The Long Bypass

This whitewater area in Great Falls will allow skilled paddlers to access the natural whitewater of the Catawba River. For more information about access points and visiting details, scan this QR code.

Fishing Creek Lake

This body of water stretches along the banks of the Catawba River. What was constructed as an artificial reservoir for regulating river flows now offers boating opportunities for water enthusiasts.

LAKE MONTICELLO

This 7,000-acre lake includes areas designed with fishing, boating and swimming top-of-mind.

LAKE WATEREE

This nearly 13,000-acre lake touches three counties (Chester, Fairfield and Kershaw), but the main access is at Lake Wateree State Park in Winnsboro in Fairfield County.

Meet Kota, the official travel dog for the Olde English District Tourism Commission! She loves exploring pup-friendly spots throughout the region, especially ones with water. For a chance to see your furry friend featured on our social media pages alongside Kota, use the hashtag #OEDTRAVEL.

Lake Wylie

With more than 300 miles of shoreline, Lake Wylie is great for boating, kayaking and fishing.