Cypress Gardens

Chicken Creek
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Description

Difficulty: Moderate.
Crowds: Light to moderate. You’re almost guaranteed to see boaters/anglers in Durham Creek, but the Back River is not frequented.
Put In / Take Out: Durham Creek Landing (note: some mapping/GPS applications call this “Cypress Gardens Boat Ramp”), 3000 Cypress Gardens Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. GPS: 33.057584, -79.957782 or 33°03’27.3”N, 79°57’28.0”W​
Fees/Permits: None.
Current: Flows in south direction.
Tidal Influence: Yes! Durham Creek is a tributary of the Cooper River, which is tidally influenced. Calculate approximately 2.5 hours behind the Charleston tide table. Charleston Tide Chart, click HERE.
​Precautions: Motorized boats go up and down Durham Creek. Most boaters will slow down and yield to paddlers, but keep a watchful eye.
Water Level: This Blueway paddle trail is approximately 2.5 hours behind the Charleston tide. This can affect your effort in paddling the creek.
Information courtesy of Berkeley Outdoor Life.

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  • Launch Point
  • Paid Parking
  • Free Parking
  • Year-Round Bathrooms
  • Seasonal Bathrooms
  • Permit Required
  • Drinking Water
  • Food Available
  • Boat Ramp
  • Campsites
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Hazard
  • Free Lunch
  • Free Parking
  • Boat Ramp
  • Campsites
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Hazard
  • Free Lunch
  • Free Parking

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