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Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site

Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site is a state historic site in Ehrhardt, Bamberg County, in South Carolina's Lowcountry. Admission is free (house tours cost extra). It is open 9 a.m.–sunset daily. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.

  • Hours9 a.m.–sunsetofficial hours below
  • AdmissionGrounds free
  • WhereEhrhardtBamberg County, Lowcountry
  • DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below

About Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site

Battle of Rivers Bridge marks a Confederate attempt to stop Sherman's march across South Carolina, and it is the only state park site with a preserved Civil War battlefield. A 0.56-mile trail with panels passes intact earthworks, and rangers lead tours.

Plan It In Three Lines

  1. Getting In

    Free to enter.

    9 a.m.–sunset

  2. Bring The Dog?

    Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.

    Full rules below

  3. Make It A Day

    Lake Warren State Park is about 21 miles away (straight line).

    3 places within 30 miles

Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site Hours

Hours At A Glance

Hours in a day

  • ParkEvery day9 a.m.–sunset

Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.

  • 9 a.m. – Sunset., daily
  • Park office: 11 a.m. – noon, daily

Admission And Passes

  • Park admission is free. Saturday tours are $5 for adults, $2.50 for SC Seniors, disabled and military. Children under six and anyone wearing an Ultimate Outsider shirt are free.

Passes: the All Park Passport is $99 and gives unlimited entry to every South Carolina state park for everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle for one year; a seven-day passport is $65 (sold at the parks, not online). Half-price passports exist for SC seniors 65 and older and some other residents. Source: southcarolinaparks.com Park Passports, read October 25, 2026. Compare every park on our State Parks Passport page.

Directions And Contact

Dogs And Strollers

  • Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.

Not confirmed: stroller rules. The official page we read does not mention strollers; boardwalks and paved paths may suit them, but call ahead.

Near Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site

Around Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site within 30 miles
10 mi20 mi30 miNSEW123
  1. 1Lake Warren State ParkState Parkabout 21 mi
  2. 2Colleton State ParkState Parkabout 23 mi
  3. 3Barnwell State ParkState Parkabout 23 mi

Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.

Coming Up Near Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site

Events within 40 miles, measured in a straight line to the centre of the event's town. Dates come from our checked events list; confirm with the organizer.

FAQ

How much does it cost to visit Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site?

Admission is free (house tours cost extra).

Are dogs allowed at Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site?

Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.

Does the All Park Passport cover this park?

Day admission here is free, so you do not need a passport for entry; it still covers the parks that charge.

What are the hours at Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site?

9 a.m. – Sunset., daily.

What We Could Not Verify

  • Holiday and storm closures change at short notice; check the official page the day you go.
  • Stroller rules are not stated on the official page.
  • The map point is approximate.

Sources

  1. Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site official page (read 2026-10-25)
  2. South Carolina State Parks: Park Passports (read 2026-10-25)
  3. OpenStreetMap (map point)

Last checked October 25, 2026 by the It’s South Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

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