Givhans Ferry State Park is a state park in Ridgeville, Dorchester County, in South Carolina's Lowcountry. Admission is $6 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15. It is open 9 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.
- Hours9 a.m.–6 p.m.official hours below
- Admission$6 adultsper person
- WhereRidgevilleDorchester County, Lowcountry
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Givhans Ferry State Park
Givhans Ferry sits at the end of the 23-mile Edisto River Canoe and Kayak Trail that starts at Colleton State Park, on bluffs above the blackwater river. Rustic cabins, a shaded campground, a nature trail and picnic shelters are here.
Plan It In Three Lines
Getting In
Adults pay $6; SC seniors and children 6 to 15 pay less, and children 5 and under are free. The $99 All Park Passport covers your whole vehicle for a year.
9 a.m.–6 p.m.Bring The Dog?
Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin areas.
Full rules belowMake It A Day
Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site is about 13 miles away (straight line).
3 places within 30 miles
Givhans Ferry State Park Hours
Hours in a day
- ParkEvery day9 a.m.–6 p.m.
- 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily (extended to 9 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time)
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. – 6 p.m., daily (extended to 9 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time)
- Park office: 11 a.m. – noon & 4 – 5 p.m., daily
Admission And Passes
- Adults$6.00
- SC seniors (age 65 & older)$3.75
- Children ages 6-15$3.50
- Ages 5 and underFree
As listed on the official page, read October 25, 2026. SC senior rates need proof of age and residency.
Two adults, visit by visit, against the $99 All Park Passport
Two adults pay $12.00 a visit here. By visit 9 the day fees pass the $99 passport, which covers everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle at every state park for a year. Bars show the running total of day fees.
- $6 adults; $3.75 SC seniors (age 65 & older); $3.50 children ages 6-15; ages 5 and under, 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
- Address: 746 Givhans Ferry Rd Ridgeville, SC 29472
- Phone: 843.873.0692
- Map point: 33.03538,-80.37436, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/givhans-ferry
Dogs And Strollers
- Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin areas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.
Not confirmed: stroller rules. The official page we read does not mention strollers; boardwalks and paved paths may suit them, but call ahead.
Near Givhans Ferry State Park
- 1Colonial Dorchester State Historic SiteState Historic Siteabout 13 mi
- 2Colleton State ParkState Parkabout 14 mi
- 3Charles Towne Landing State Historic SiteState Historic Siteabout 28 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 Givhans Ferry State Park
- Through Nov 21Charleston Farmers Market (Marion Square, Saturdays)On nowCharleston · about 27 mi
- Oct 30Halloween Night Climb (Palmetto Peaks Climbing, James Island County Park)Charleston · about 27 mi
- Oct 31Charleston Southern football vs. Western Illinois (Homecoming)Charleston · about 27 mi
- Nov 1Scooby Doo Day / Family Sunday (SC Stingrays vs. Savannah)North Charleston · about 20 mi
- Nov 7Airing of the Quilts at MagnoliaCharleston · about 27 mi
- Nov 7Charleston Southern football vs. UT Martin (Moncks Corner Appreciation Day)Charleston · about 27 mi
61 more on the full events calendar.
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 Givhans Ferry State Park?
Admission is $6 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15.
Are dogs allowed at Givhans Ferry State Park?
Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin areas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.
Does the All Park Passport cover this park?
Yes. The $99 All Park Passport gives a year of unlimited entry to every South Carolina state park for everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle, per southcarolinaparks.com.
What are the hours at Givhans Ferry State Park?
9 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily (extended to 9 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time).
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.
Sources
- Givhans Ferry State Park official page (read 2026-10-25)
- South Carolina State Parks: Park Passports (read 2026-10-25)
- 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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