Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 9 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- southcarolinaparks.com(803) 683-0239
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
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Overview
Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site is a historic site in Bamberg County.
Visitors come for historic sites, biking, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 9 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Office | Daily | 11 a.m. – noon | — |
Official wording
9 a.m. - Sunset., daily
11 a.m. - noon, daily
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Park admission is | Free |
| Saturday tours are | $5 · senior |
| Saturday tours are | $2.50 · senior |
| Children under six and anyone wearing an Ultimate Outsider shirt are | Free |
Official wording
Park admission is free. Saturday tours are $5 for adults, $2.50 for SC Seniors, disabled and military. Children under six and anyone wearing an Ultimate Outsider shirt are free.
South Carolina park passes
- ALL Park Passport — $99 Details
From the South Carolina state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- SC State Parks reservation system (reserve.southcarolinaparks.com)
- Phone
- 1-866-345-PARK (7275)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
PicnickingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingHistoric sites and toursHiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield Trail | 0.56 mi | Easy | Length: 0.56 milesHiking Trail |
| Historic Causeway Road Trail | 1 mi | Easy | Length: 1.0 milesHiking Trail |
Trail descriptions from the park
Battlefield Trail
Length: 0.56 miles
Type: Hiking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description: This moderately difficult trail begins at the gate and loops around the remains of battleground breastworks. You will walk through an area where in 1865 outmanned Southern troops forces held the army of General Sherman for two days. Rivers Bridge is the only State historic Civil War site listed in the National Register of Historic Sites.
Bikes are not allowed on the Battlefield Trail.
Historic Causeway Road Trail
Length: 1.0 miles
Type: Hiking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description: This straight, easy to hike, mile long forested trail connects the Rivers Bridge Battlefield with the Rivers Bridge Civil War Memorial Grounds. It follows the route that the Confederate troops followed on Feb.3, 1865 in their retreat from the Rivers Bridge Battlefield to the railroad junction at Branchville S.C.
Boating and paddling
Boating and Boat Access: Private boat access to the Salkehatchie River is a half-mile from the park.
Only canoes and boats with trolling motors allowed on the Salkehatchie River.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Group facilities
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 325 State Park RD
Ehrhardt, SC 29081 - Phone
- (803) 683-0239
- riversbridge@scprt.com
Sources and freshness
- South Carolina State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- South Carolina State Parks Park Finder (JSON embedded in #park-finder-component data-parks)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology