Equipment: All essential equipment (canoes, kayaks, paddles & life vests) will be provided by the sponsors. (No discount for personal canoes/kayaks.)
Canoe Capacity: Canoes are limited to a maximum of three adults, or two adults & two children (age 4 - 12). These capacities may not be exceeded.
Age Requirements: Each canoe must include at least one person age 18 or older. All paddlers should be at least 13 years old. Children ages 4 - 12 must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent or guardian. Kayaks are limited to one person 18 years or older per boat. Age restrictions on paddling workshops are the same as for river trips.
Registration and Fees:Fees below apply to registrations received prior to June 6, 2008. Late registration/walk ups add $7 per person, all ages. Trips with meals included MUST be pre-registered.
T-Shirts: Edisto Riverfest T-shirts highlighting the 75th anniversary of the S.C. State Park Service can be ordered in advance at a discount for $10 each. The price is $12 the day of the event.
Check-In:All persons registered for a workshop or river trip are required to report to the check-in station at Colleton State Park at least 1/2 hour prior to trip departure time. This station will be open Friday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 a.m. Those registering the day of the event will do so at the check-in station and should register 1 hour prior to departure to assure availability. Overnight check-in as at Givhans Ferry State Park, starting at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Colleton State Park is on the Edisto River, near the intersection of US 15 & SC 61 (Exit 68 off I-95). Givhans Ferry State Park is also on the Edisto River, about 20 minutes by car from Colleton State Park.
Accommodations:Colleton State Park and Givhans Ferry State Park feature 25 campsites each for tents and recreational vehicles. All sites have water and electrical hookups and are situated near heated restrooms and shower facilities. Those participating in the June 7 & 8 Overnight Trip will be accommodated in a group area at Givhans Ferry; those who prefer an individual site that weekend must make their reservation through the standard system and pay the standard rate. Camping is available by reservation by calling toll-free at 1-866-345-7275 or on-line at www.SouthCarolinaParks.com. Several motels are within a 20-minute drive of Colleton State Park in Walterboro.
Pets: Animals are strictly forbidden on paddling trips & in workshops.
*NOTE: All fees include new Park Entry Fee of $2.00 per person.