Wambaw Creek Canoe This winding blackwater creek is one of the Lowcountry ’ s finest places to paddle . From Still Landing , canoes and kayaks can head either direction through the cypress / tupelo stands that line the creek . Warblers , kites , and wildlife are abundant . If you have a second car to drop , it ’ s a 5-mile paddle from Still Landing to Wambaw Landing . Abundant opportunities exist to view wildlife like prothonotary warblers , swallow-tailed kites and river otters . Keep in mind that this is a creek with tides that change about three hours later than times posted for Charleston Harbor .
Directions from Charleston : Take Hwy 17 N to McClellanville , and turn left at the blinking yellow caution light onto Hwy 45 ( French Santee Rd .). Go 4 miles and turn right onto Mill Branch Rd . ( Forest Service Rd . 211 ). Drive 3 miles and turn left onto FS 211-B . Continue . 5 mile to Still Landing . To reach Wambaw Landing , continue 4 more miles past the turn for FS 211-B on Mill Branch Rd . ( FS 211 ).
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