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PLACES TO SEE
& things to do!
Stretched along the Catawba River on the South Carolina fall line, Landsford Canal State Park is home to the well-preserved remains of the canal system that made the river commercially navigable from 1820 to 1835.
The Catawba River is home to the largest known stand of the rocky shoals spider lily, a flower species found predominantly in the Southeast. Peak bloom season for the rocky shoals spider lily is during May and June.
Favorite activities in this Piedmont park include picnics, nature watching and studying the canal structures. Fishing is permitted along the Catawba River, and a paddling trail runs through the park for canoes and kayaks.
Park Attractions & ings To Do:
• 1.5 mile Canal Trail where visitors can view the historic canal remains and rocky shoals spider lilies
• A picnic shelter near the Catawba River that is available for picnics and group gatherings
• A rustic, 1790 log cabin - home to the park store where you can buy unique Landsford Canal items
• 448 acres for you to explore filled with nature and history
• 6 months of eagle nesting season with the chance to see a bald eagle near their nest December- May
HOURS:
Daylight until Dark, daily.
OFFICE:
11 a.m. - noon, daily.
ADMISSION:
$5 - adult 16 & older $3 - child age 6-15 $3.25/ S.C. Senior
PETS:
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.
No Wifi Available
P: 803.789.5800 | 2051 Park Drive • Catawba, SC 29704 | [email protected]