Kayaking Cedar Creek in Congaree National Park
Paddle through the largest intact old growth bottomland hardwood forest in the Southeast
Guided kayaking on Cedar Creek in Congaree National Park, where you paddle through the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the Southeastern US. The trip runs two to three hours depending on water levels and suits any experience level. Kayak, paddle, life jacket and guide are included. Trips operate rain or shine.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Guided kayak tour in Congaree Park
- Meet guide at Congaree National Park
- Paddle along Cedar Creek
- Explore old growth hardwood forest
- Complete 2-3 hour kayak trip
The experience
You're paddling Cedar Creek, not watching it pass. The guide leads you through water that winds through the largest intact old growth bottomland hardwood forest left in the Southeast: the kind of forest that once covered thousands of acres and now survives almost nowhere else. The creek sits inside Congaree National Park, and the paddle itself is what lets you move through it without a car or a trail, reaching the trees and the water on their terms.
The trip runs two to three hours depending on how high the water is running that day. It's built for any experience level, which means you don't need to have paddled before. The guide handles the route and the pace. You get the kayak, paddle and life jacket. Bring clothes you don't mind getting wet and prepare for whatever the weather brings, since trips run rain or shine.
What’s included
- Kayak, paddle and personal flotation device.
- live guide leading the paddle through Cedar Creek.
Before you book
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Operated by JK Adventure Guides
Is this one for you?You paddle the kayak yourself with the guide leading the route, which means you're moving through the forest under your own power rather than watching it from a boat. Choose this if you want to be on the water and moving, not sitting while someone else rows.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.
What's the water like on Cedar Creek?
Cedar Creek winds through Congaree National Park's bottomland forest and water levels shift with rainfall, which is why the trip duration runs two to three hours depending on conditions. The guide adjusts the route to match what the creek is doing on the day you paddle.
Do I need kayaking experience to go?
No. The trip suits any experience level, and the guide leads the paddle and sets the pace. Beginners paddle the same water as experienced paddlers.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Trips run rain or shine, so come prepared for the weather you might meet. Bring clothes that can get wet and dress for the conditions forecast for the day.
What's included in the kayaking trip?
The kayak, paddle, life jacket and a live guide in English are all included. You bring yourself and weather-appropriate clothing.
Kayaking Cedar Creek in Congaree National Park
2h–3h · EN
from US$ 110 per person
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