Outdoor enthusiasts who want to combine premier recreational areas with the intimacy of small-town living will find an idyllic home in Ridgeville. Home to Givhans Ferry State Park, Ridgeville provides hiking trails, camping sites, and vacation cabins on the banks of the Edisto River. Visitors enjoy first-class fishing against the scenic backdrop of moss-draped oaks. Canoeists can also paddle into this wonderful 988-acre park from Colleton State Park. In fact, a section of the river is designated as the Edisto River Canoe and Kayak Trail, a black water river course that showcases a fascinating world of wildlife and scenic beauty. Another important attraction in the Ridgeville area is the Timothy Creek Riding Center in close proximity to Francis Beidler Forest. Stretching over 800 acres of woodlands and open fields, the center boasts some of the most pleasurable horseback riding experiences in the Charleston area.