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Little Pee Dee River

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The Little Pee Dee River meanders through Marlboro, Dillon, and Marion counties. This blackwater river is a tributary of the Great Pee Dee River, which starts in the North Carolina mountains and empties into Georgetown‘s Winyah Bay. The Little Pee Dee joins the Great Pee Dee at the convergence of three counties: Georgetown, Horry, and Marion counties. These rivers and the entire Pee Dee region are named after the Pee Dee Indians, who were the original inhabitants of the area. The part of the river shown below is called Fork Retch and is located near Mullins off SC 76.

Little Pee Dee River

Joanna Thurman of Conway, 2012 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

The Little Pee Dee River offers many forms of recreational opportunities for visitors. People can frequently be seen on a float, enjoying a lazy cruise downstream. Fishing, camping, canoeing, and kayaking are also great ways to experience this scenic river. Several parts of the Little Pee Dee have received State Scenic River designations.

If you aren’t interested in getting in the water, you can always visit Galivants Ferry – best known for its political rally the “Galivants Ferry Stump” – which is located along the river. For those seeking solitude, the Little Pee Dee has many retreats, like this beautiful old train trestle.

Little Pee Dee River

Warren Bennett of Marion, 2012 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

SCIWAY contributor Warren Bennett says in his opinion the Little Pee Dee River “not only exemplifies the beauty of the Pee Dee region, but offers a stark contrast to the economic hardships the area has faced in the past decade.”

Plan Your Trip: Little Pee Dee River

Where is Little Pee Dee River located?
Address: Fork Retch Court, Mullins, SC 29574
GPS Coordinates: 34.186057,-79.170554
What else should I see?
Old Train Trestle 3.7 miles
Dillard Barn 6.3 miles
SC Tobacco Museum 8 miles
Mullins Depot 8 miles
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    1. Kathy Henson says

      September 21, 2015 at 5:08 PM

      Absolutely beautiful. Will be visiting there in a couple weeks. Look forward to enjoying my time there.

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