From the rushing whitewater rivers and tranquil mountain lakes of the upstate to lowcountry swamps and salt marshes teeming with wildlife, South Carolina offers the finest and most varied paddling in the eastern U.S. With South Carolina's 11,000 miles of rivers, you are never far from a paddling adventure.

Paddle our waterways by canoe, kayak, or raft. Rent equipment and create your own trip or let knowledgeable guides teach you new skills. Whether you are beginning or experienced, young or old, you'll have endless fun exploring the state's many waterways. When planning your trips, you'll find SCPPA outfitters very dependable resources ready to assist you in creating a lifetime of memories with a touch of adventure.

Committed to Excellence

The South Carolina Professional Paddlesports Association (SCPPA) is a non-profit organization of canoe and kayak outfitters and guides who embrace the highest professional business practices and conduct. It is the founding principle of the SCPPA and its members:

To Preserve the natural resources and free enterprise system upon which we are dependent.

To Protect the safety of the paddling public and our employees by providing safe, high quality services, equipment, and facilities.

To Promote education in boating safety and paddling skills as well as professionalism of the paddlesports industry.

All members by fact of their voluntary association in the SCPPA agree to abide by these principles.