About: This 1,067 acre park contains four spring-fed lakes and the South Edisto River and is located 16 miles East of Aiken, South Carolina. The habitat includes riverine swamp and dry sand hills. There is a 3 mile nature trail and other hiking venues in the park. A scenic 1.7-mile canoe and kayak trail winds its way down the south fork of the Edisto River. Aiken State Park is a good spot to find migrant birds during spring and fall migration.
Yellow-throated Vireo is fairly easy to find along the Edisto River in spring and summer. Rarities such as Merlin and Broad-winged Hawk have been found here. Dragonflies abound and checking the various ponds may produce most of the Celithemis pennants, Elfin Skimmer, Comet Darner and Regal Darner. Both Southern and Sphagnum Sprites can be found on the property. In spring Clearlake and Dimiutive Clubtails can be found at Cabin Lake.
Location: Aiken State Park Windsor, SC 29856. From I-20 Westbound:Take exit 33 and drive towards Wagener. Turn right at light then an immediate right again onto Hwy 302. That takes you straight to the park. From I-20 Eastbound:Take exit 22 onto Hwy 1 towards Aiken. Take Hwy 1 to Hwy 78 and look for park signs.
Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm daily.
Link: http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/aiken/introduction.aspx
