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Goodale State Park

Goodale State Park is a state park located just outside Camden. In addition to a 140-acre (0.57 km2) lake, that is actually a Civil War era mill pond, this park also has canoe access to Pine Tree Creek. A canoe trail follows this creek for three miles (5 km) as it winds through the parks tall cypress trees. Admission to the park is free. Link to CNN

Goodale State Park Nature Trail

Distance: 0.5 miles Difficulty: Easy Trail type: Rubberized surface Surroundings: Neighborhood Area: Camden Trail Notes This short out-and-back trail travels along the side of the lake at Goodale State Park. The trail begins near the canoe rack. The trail is flat for most of the way, with roots to step over. There are several places […]

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A parade of people walking the Goodale state park Nature trail on The First Day Hike. One person with a walking stick and people in comfortable clothing smiling

Goodale State Park Canoe Trail

Goodale State Park’s canoe trail offers a serene paddling experience through a scenic, cypress-filled swamp. The calm waters and rich wildlife make it a perfect spot for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers. Distance: 1.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate Trail type: Paddle Surroundings: Cypress forest Trail Notes I have to admit: I’m terrible at steering a canoe.

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Goodale State Park Canoe Trail with a smiling child on the front of a canoe looking back into the camera
Beautiful water scenery at a park in Camden, South Carolina
Beautiful riverside view off the Chotty Trail
Bob Giangiorgi walking the Clemson Llyod property with Leoncia Cruz
Wet Roads in Kershaw County, be cautious and safe.