State Park · South Carolina
Givhans Ferry State Park
- Location
- Dorchester County, South Carolina
- Nearest town
- 5.7 miles southwest of Ridgeville
- Type
- State Park
About Givhans Ferry State Park
The Edisto River runs through the park, once serving as the crossing point for the ferry that gave the property its name. The land was set aside in 1934 as one of South Carolina's early state parks. Its grounds sit along the riverbank, tying the park's identity directly to the waterway it was built to access.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Givhans Ferry State Park is in Dorchester County, South Carolina, 5.7 miles southwest of Ridgeville. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.