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Florence County Parks and Recreation

 

Located on Lynches River in the Pee Dee region, this popular day use park features a river swamp with towering cypress trees as well as sandhills offering a wide variety of vegetation. Popular activities include river fishing, canoeing, nature trails, and picnicking. Our 11,000 square foot community building can accommodate groups of 20-400 people. This facility is great for birthday parties, family reunions and wedding receptions. Improved overnight facilities include cabin rentals, RV campsites (no dump station), campsites include access to restrooms with shower capabilities. Other park amenities a handicap accessible canoe launch, canoe and kayak rentals, and handicap accessible riverwalk are some of the main attractions of this 676-acre park.

Lynches River, Florence County

 
Address Park Amenities
1110 Ben Gause Road
Coward, SC 29530
(On Lynches River located in Florence
County in the Pee Dee Country
Tourism Region)

Contacts
Toll free--1-877-319-7799
Telephone--(843) 389-2785-(local)
Fax--(843) 389-9096

Park Hours
9:00am to Sunset (year round)
Park Closed Thanksgiving Day
Park Closed Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

How to Get There:
From Florence:  Take US 52 south for
12 miles, take the first right past the
Lynches River Bridge onto Old Number
4.  Go 2 miles and turn right onto County
Park Road.

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Information and reservations
Building Information

Picnic Shelters--(may be reserved)  z_CAMERA1.gif (1007 bytes)
Available free on a first-come, first
served basis (if not reserved)

Hiking Trails
Stagecoach Trail - moderate 1 mile loop
Pool Connector (1 mile)

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Fishing
Individuals with a South Carolina fishing license may fish along the shore line of the Lynches River.

 

 
Canoe and Kayak Rentals
Lynches River County Park offers canoes and kayaks for rent for those wishing to see our natural resources and wildlife on the Lynches Scenic River. Call Florence County Parks and Recreation at (843) 667-0920 to reserve a canoe or kayak for a 2-hour paddle from Lynches River County Park to the Hwy. 52 boat landing. Only two persons allowed per canoe and all persons under the age of 18 must have an adult in the boat.
 

Click here for a list of Canoe and Kayak rental rates.

 
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Built for canoe and kayak enthusiasts, this handicap accessible canoe launch is excellent for putting in or a take out point for paddling down the river. The different levels of entry were designed specifically to assist all entering or exiting the Lynches Scenic River regardless of the water level.  Click here for schedule. Lynches River County Park cabins rent $50 per day for Sunday through Thursday. Weekends include Friday and Saturday nights for $120. One cabin is handicap-accessible and each cabin sleeps 4 to 6 persons. Each cabin includes a HVAC unit, refrigerator, toaster, a small microwave, stove, cutlery and most kitchen appliances. A grill and picnic table is located overlooking the Lynches River.
 

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