The "Swamp Fox" Trail
Hike along a low country trail winding its way through some of the low country and listen to the historical narrative of General Francis Marion, aka, “The Swamp Fox”. This short hike will include a visit to General Francis Marion’s tomb.
Underwater Ghost Town
Explore and paddle over the swallowed town of Ferguson. After the completion of the Lake Marion dam, this once bustling town backed by lumber production, is now just a relic of the past sitting at the shallow bottom of Lake Marion.
Cypress Village
When the dam at Lake Marion was completed, it resulted in some of the most unique cypress forest characteristics in South Carolina. Paddle through aging Cypress and navigate around shallow underwater stumps left behind by the Santee Cypress Company after its relatively abrupt closure.
Trip Availabilities
Rates & Booking Info:
Dates: April 14-18, 2024 & May 12-16, 2024
Regular Price: $525/person (Members save up to $105 w/ code)
Tent Site w/ Water & Electric Included
Two tents permitted per site
Minimum Occupancy: 6 guest | Max Occupancy: 10 Guest
Included Features:
4 Nights at Santee State Park
Water and Electric at each site
Campfire at host site
4 Camping Style Dinners
4 Continental Style Breakfast (Fresh Fruit and/or Breakfast bars)
2 days of adventure kayak trips including a scenic cypress village paddle and a historical narrative paddle of the underwater town of Ferguson.
1 day for an Interpretive historical hiking trail of General Francis Marion AKA “The Swamp Fox”
All Kayaking equipment and shuttling for trips
Additional Options (Tent Rentals):
Tent Rentals
Basic Tent Rental:
Includes set up and take down of a 4 person tent all to your self. There is enough interior height to comfortably sit on your air mattress but, if you are looking for standing height check out the premium tent with a 6 1/2 foot interior clearance and more space!
- Premium Tent Rental:
This tent is a large 6 person and has a high clearance for easy standing inside the tent. Like the basic it includes all set up and take down. “The Lauire Package” Tent Rental
The Red Carpet Treatment… Includes all the bells and whistles of tent glamping. Enjoy a taste of home with a high clearance tent adorned with floor rugs, luxury air mattress, and other comfort items to add a slice of luxury, style, and “bougie” comfort during your stay. All set up and take down is, of course, included.
Trip Itinerary & Dinner Menu:
Itinerary can be changed, altered, or modified with or with out notice. Trip is planned based on conditions of the river and weather. Kayak trips will go rain or shine but be cancelled in the event of hazardous weather.
Day 1: Check in time 4pm
4:00pm: Arrive at Campsite to check in and organize your tent/site.
6:00pm: Meet at host site for Welcome Orientation
7:00pm: Dinner: Grandma Morrow’s Old Fashioned Bar-B-Que Sandwiches with Broccoli Cheese Soup (Included)
8:30pm: “Bush T.V. and s’mores at host campsite (Included)
10:00pm: Quiet Hours
Day 2: Historical Narrated Kayak Tour of Ferguson
7:30-8:30am: Continental Style Breakfast (Included)
9:00am: Depart for Lake Marion
12:00-1:00pm: Island Lunch Break (Meal Not Included)
3:00pm: Return from paddle trip
4:30pm: Return to camp
6:30pm: Dinner: Pork Tacos w/ Lime Cilantro Rice, Pico de’ Gallo & fixin’s (Included)
7:30pm: “Bush T.V. and s’mores at host campsite (Included)
10:00pm: Quiet Hours
Day 3: Interpretive historical nature hike
9:00am: Continental Style Breakfast (Included)
10:30am: “Swamp Fox” Historical narrative and nature hike.
12:30pm: Trail Lunch Break (Meal not included)
3:00pm: Completion of day hike.
6:30pm: Dinner: Turkey Meatball Spaghetti, Spinach Salad, & Garlic Bread (Included)
8:00pm: Bush T.V. and s’mores at host campsite. (Included)
10:00pm: Quiet Hours
Day 4: Scenic Cypress Village Adventure Paddle
7:30-8:30am: Continental Style Breakfast (Included)
9:00am: Depart for kayak tour
10:00am: Cypress Village Kayak Tour
12:00-1:00pm: Lunch Break (Meal not Included)
3:30pm: Completion of Cypress Village Kayak Tour
7:00pm: Dinner: Beef Fajita Foil Packet- build your own. (Included)
8:00pm: Bush T.V. and s’mores at host campsite. (Included)
10:00pm: Quiet Hours
Day 5: Check Out 10:00am
8:00am: Continental Style Breakfast (Included)
10:00am: Depart/Check Out
Questions?
Have any questions? We are ready to answer any questions, but we won’t spill the beans on this fascinating southern history. You’ll have to sign up for that!
Yay another camping trip ❤️
This one is going to be GREAT! I am excited to share some fascinating history and have some beautiful kayak adventures! Not to mention, EVERYONE will have electric sites!
You had me at water and electric at every site! 😆😂🤣
It will be one for the memory books for sure! We can all get fancy!
Explore the town of Ferguson?? I’m in!