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About
This is a "Nationally Recognized and Designated Trail" located in the heart of a Protected Wilderness area in the Francis Marion National Forest. This beautiful Blackwater Creek is a tributary to the Santee River and was paddled by the Santee and Coastal Plain Indians for thousands of years. Giant 1000 year old Bald Cypress trees can be seen in the upper section and Water Oak, Ash, Red Maple and Swamp Dogwood shade the banks of its pristine black waters. It offers spectacular birding and wildlife viewing including Prothonotary warblers, Barred Owls, alligators, turtles and the occasional river otter. Banks of the river reflect geological precedence of the Rice era where Historical earthen dikes give way to a flooded subtropical forest of abandoned rice fields once owned by prosperous Rice Plantations.
*After your tour enjoy the historic town of McClellanville with local seafood, gift shops, museum and several artist shops. Your tour will end around 1:00 to 1:30 p.m.*
More Info
- Ages 4 through 11 must be in a tandem 2 person kayak with someone aged 14 and up.
- Ages 12 and up are allowed to paddle a single kayak.
- This is slow moving fresh black water and is perfect for beginners.
- During summer months, there are occasional paper wasp nests here and there. Bring your own epipen if you are allergic to them. It is rare that anyone gets stung, but bring one just in case if you are allergic as it is a remote area.
- On a rare occasion, the U.S. Forest Service will be conducting control burns. If this occurs, we will have the right to cancel the tour with a full refund. Minimum tour size is 2 people. If the tour does not meet this requirement, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule.
Booking Notes
#Thank you for booking the Morning 2 hour Wambaw Creek Wilderness Area Tour. We are looking forward to seeing you.
##Make sure everyone in your party signs a waiver, If you cannot sign the waiver electronically please let us know**
###Meet your guide at landing 20 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time.
Address: Still Boat Landing, Forest Service Rd 211-B, McClellanville, SC 29458
Location Link [Click Here](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ydNX7qer5Afs96MJ8)
**There are no restroom facilities at the landing, we recommend that you stop at Circle K gas station on the way to use restroom and get any water or snacks you may need.**
Address to Circle K:
10105 US-17
McClellanville, SC 29458
Location Link: [Click Here](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bcKo6NWYhKriAcRZ9)
Please be sure to bring sunscreen and wear clothes you don't mind getting wet. Water shoes and a hat are also highly recommended. Bug spray is typically not needed during the tour, but may be needed at the landing.
This tour is weather permitting. If you have questions or concerns about the weather or any rescheduling questions please do not hesitate to call 843-697-2075 or email us at naoadventurecenter@gmail.com
***PLEASE TIP YOUR GUIDE, NOT YOUR KAYAK!!!***
A large portion of our guides income comes from tips. The tips in our industry average from 15% - 20%
Thanks again for booking with us,
Nature Adventures Outfitters Management
Important Information
If you have any health concerns that you feel the guide will need to know on the water please let us know. Our guides are trained to handle health related issues on the water, but it will make it easier for them to prevent it if they know of any risks in advance.
