DeBordieu, Paddling the SC Coast-Paddle Board, Kayak or Canoe, River, Creek, or Ocean

Paddle sports are a fast growing segment of the outdoor sports market. South Carolina's Lowcountry is a prime area to get out and paddle. We have outstanding access for easy paddle adventures right here in DeBordieu.
This is a wonderful activity for families to create long lasting memories.

Surf the Earth store/outfitter can get you started with lessons, paddle boards, and rentals.

Black River Outdoors Center offers kayak tours throughout the area.

Kayakers in DeBordieu's North Inlet

Paddlers have choices of an easy paddle to explore DeBordieu Creek or take on a bigger adventures out to North Inlet, Winyah Bay, or the Atlantic Ocean!

Paddling DeBordieu Creek at Sunset

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has additional information for big or small paddle excursions. Read and click on the link below to learn more. 

SCDNR - Paddling the SC coast is now easier than ever!

Saltwater Paddling Trail -
Georgetown to Socastee, the lower Pee Dee & Waccamaw

This section travels along the lower reaches of the Great Pee Dee and Waccamaw Rivers, includes a portion of the Waccamaw River Blue Trail, and enters the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway canal at Socastee. Important wildlife areas on the paddling trail include Samworth Wildlife Management Area, Sandy Island Preserve, and the expansive Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge. Brookgreen Gardens is adjacent to the trail and features the world's largest sculpture garden. Nearby vacation and beach destinations include Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach, Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, and Garden City. Historic districts are found in Georgetown and Socastee.
Section 6 Map


Places of Interest on the Trail
Point No.NameLatitude / LongitudeCounty
6-1 Waccamaw River Blueway 33.351169, -79.261911 Georgetown
6-2 Samworth Wildlife Management Area 33.462624, -79.182662 Georgetown
6-3 Pawleys Island 33.456556, -79.103930 Georgetown
6-4 Litchfield Beach 33.456556, -79.103930 Georgetown
6-5 Waccamaw National Refuge 33.519370, -79.149619 Georgetown
6-6 Brookgreen Gardens 33.520446, -79.083650 Georgetown
6-7 Huntington Beach State Park 33.514057, -79.054760 Georgetown
6-8 Murrells Inlet 33.531279, -79.035314 Georgetown
6-9 Murrells Inlet Historic District 33.549613, -79.043092 Georgetown
6-10 Sandy Island 33.574673, -79.114154 Georgetown
6-11 Garden City 33.592947, -79.008646 Horry
6-12 Socastee 33.683504, -78.998367 Horry

Old Man Creek in North Inlet