Landsford Canal State Park is a state park in Catawba, Chester County, in South Carolina's Midlands. Admission is $6 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15. It is open sunrise–dark daily. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.
- Hourssunrise–darkofficial hours below
- Admission$6 adultsper person
- WhereCatawbaChester County, Midlands
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Landsford Canal State Park
Landsford Canal on the Catawba River preserves remains of the canal that made the river navigable from 1820 to 1835. The river here holds the largest known stand of rocky shoals spider lilies, which peak in May and June.
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.
sunrise–darkBring 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 belowMake It A Day
Andrew Jackson State Park is about 6 miles away (straight line).
3 places within 30 miles
Landsford Canal State Park Hours
Hours in a day
- ParkEvery daysunrise–dark
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.
- Daylight until dark, daily.
- Park office: 11 a.m. – noon, daily
Admission And Passes
- Adult 16 years and older$6.00
- S.C. senior$3.75
- Child ages 6-15$3.50
- Ages 5 & 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/adult 16 years and older; $3.75/S.C. senior; $3.50/child ages 6-15; ages 5 & 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: 2051 Park Dr Catawba, SC 29704
- Phone: 803.789.5800
- Map point: 34.77173,-80.87604, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/landsford-canal
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. 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 Landsford Canal State Park
- 1Andrew Jackson State ParkState Parkabout 6 mi
- 2Chester State ParkState Parkabout 22 mi
- 3Lake Wateree 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 Landsford Canal State Park
- Nov 6American Patriot Coffee Holiday MarketCamden · about 39 mi
- Nov 11Veterans Day at Quaker CemeteryCamden · about 39 mi
- Nov 12–21The Battle of Camden (play)Camden · about 39 mi
- Nov 13–15Antique Shops of Camden Holiday Open HouseCamden · about 39 mi
- Nov 14Roll Con 2026 (games and cosplay)Camden · about 39 mi
- Nov 14Winthrop men's basketball vs. Jackson State (Homecoming)Rock Hill · about 14 mi
13 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 Landsford Canal State Park?
Admission is $6 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15.
Are dogs allowed at Landsford Canal State Park?
Pets are allowed in most 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 Landsford Canal State Park?
Daylight until dark, 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.
Sources
- Landsford Canal 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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