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It has long been a dream of many in Kershaw County to repurpose the old railroad track that goes parallel to Hwy 521 from below I-20 northward for many miles. This trail potentially connects Central Carolina College with Historic Camden and continues north to the Camden Battlefield 8 miles north of town.

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Elgin Community Center at Potter Park

The Elgin Community Center had its Grand Opening on July 3, 2025. It will serve as a gathering place for the community and is expected to draw more traffic to the walking trail and playground at Potter Park.

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Wateree Outdoor Center – Kayak & Canoe Shuttle

The goal of this project is to find a provider of canoe and kayak shuttle services to work out of Camden Environmental Park or Wateree River Veterans Park to provide Dam to Camden and Camden to Boykin shuttle service.

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Wateree River – Boykin Access

When paddling south from Camden Environmental Park, it has been suggested that a potential good take out point would be Swift Creek near The Mill Pond restaurant. This project would be to get permissions and explore the navigability of Swift Creek for put in and take out.

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Camden City Bike Lane Improvements

KC Trails advocates improved signage for drivers and improved maintenance of existing bike lanes. Many of the city’s bike lanes are in need of paint and many are covered in dirt and gravel. Improved markings will increase awareness for drivers and provide a safer place to ride a bike in Camden. KC Trails promotes increased

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Kendall Lake Swamp Trail

Kendall Lake Park is a 51 acre Camden city park close to downtown Camden. There is potential for a 1 mile trail through the wetlands, starting at the boat ramp and heading southeast through the woods, and passing a historical cemetery and ending at the community center.

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Wateree River Trail

The potential exists to develop a trail from Wateree River Veterans Park to the Lake Wateree dam on the Lugoff side of the Wateree River. Power lines currently connect the park with the dam.

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Camden Battlefield Trail

Under the direction of Historic Camden, plans are underway for a well marked 1 mile historic interpretive trail with historical markings along the path. This trail will be on both the east and west sides of Flat Rock Rd. Plans are to continue expansion of trails on the 800 acre property in the future.

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Camden Environmental Park

Camden Environmental Park is an environmental jewel located on the banks of the Wateree River. It is a mecca for all types of birds and it has a very modern and functional launch for kayaks and canoes. There is limited signage to let the people know that the park exists. KC Trails recommends that the

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