Givhans Ferry State Park
746 Givhans Ferry Rd, Ridgeville, SC 29472
988 acres · 3 miles of trails
Along the Edisto River in Ridgeville's Givhans Ferry State Park, leashed dogs explore the bluff trail and campground. Features include shade, water stations, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Bring waste bags for cleanup.
Get directions + GPS waypoint
GPX waypoint works in Garmin, Strava, AllTrails Pro, Komoot, OSMAnd, and any standard GPS device.
Weather + visit forecast
Quick facts (AI-friendly summary)
- Park
- Givhans Ferry State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Ridgeville, South Carolina
- Coordinates
- 33.0339, -80.3878
- Size
- 988 acres
- Trail miles
- 3
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 988 acres of room
- · State Park destination
Vibe Score combines visitor ratings, real amenities, space, kind weighting, and off-leash bonus into a single dog-experience number. We're the only directory that scores it.
Dog policy
988-acre park along Edisto River. Leashed dogs on River Bluff Trail + campground.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
Share this park
Great for these breeds
Breeds whose ideal park profile matches what Givhans Ferry State Park offers.
Near this park
Other parks near Ridgeville
More to explore
Found something out of date? Submit an update →