Little Pee Dee Scenic River Map Project Overview Recreational Access Contacts Project Overview Blackwater swamps and sloughs, white sandy beaches, cypress trees, and a feeling of wilderness characterize this State Scenic River. Fourteen miles of the Little Pee Dee River from Highway 378 to the confluence with the Great Pee Dee River were designated as a State Scenic River in March of 1990 by the Legislature. An additional 64 miles of the river extending upstream from Highway 378 were determined eligible for scenic river status in 1997 but have not yet been formerly designated. The Little Pee Dee is one of the best remaining examples of a Coastal Plain blackwater river in South Carolina. The river is bordered by extensive cypress and tupelo swamplands, particularly below Highway 378 where the floodplain widens.
Fishers pursue bluegill, largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish.
The most popular fishing activity is for the redbreast sunfish in the spring. Recreational boating, in canoes and small power boats, is popular year round. Camping spots can be found on sand beaches and ridges along the river. Upon completing the study, an additional 64-mile segment of the Little Pee Dee and Lumber river system was proposed for Scenic River designation. Highway 378 bridge on the Little Pee Dee River.