CYpress-Tupelo Swamp Tour

The Black River is the ancient road of colonial commerce that has served plantations since the 1700's. Paddle the clear black waters that ebb and flow through wilderness cypress-tupelo swamps over sandbars and spreading through creeks to the hidden ponds of the 1300 acre Black River Nature Preserve owned by The Nature Conservancy.

Eventually the river joins with waters of the Sampit, Pee Dee, and Waccamaw Rivers to form Winyah Bay, the third largest estuarine system on the East Coast of North America.

Within minutes of leaving the landing, you will feel like you have completely escaped from civilization. There are very few signs of civilization along this tour. This is our most relaxing tour. We take a break for lunch, so everyone has a chance to stretch their legs.

Watch for ducks, owls, beavers and otters, alligators, kingfishers, deer, spider lilies, ibis and wood storks, swallow-tail kites, wild turkeys, and swamp canaries (prothonotary warblers).

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This trip meets at various locations, depending on tides and your location. Please call us for the meeting location.

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Black River Outdoors Center

CYpress-Tupelo Swamp Tour