The mighty Savannah River forms much of the border between South Carolina and Georgia. From the point where it’s formed from the confluence of the Tugaloo River and the Chattooga River, the Savannah flows an impressive 301 miles to the Atlantic and provides ample opportunities to enjoy endless water views and water-related activities. It is South Carolina’s longest river and deserves some recognition.

The biggest South Carolina city found along the banks of the Savannah is North Augusta.
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Found in Aiken and Edgefield Counties, North Augusta has a population of nearly 24,000 residents who have the pleasure to explore the Savannah on a regular basis.
It's a no-brainer why the Savannah River was designated the border between South Carolina and Georgia.
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It separates both Augusta (in Georgia) and the city of Savannah (also in Georgia) from the Palmetto State and creates a wonderful place for residents of both states to enjoy activities and attractions found on both sides of the river.
On the South Carolina side, state parks such as Calhoun Falls State Park (seen here) are wonderful places to enjoy the Savannah.
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The park offers fishing, boating, swimming, camping, equestrian trails, hiking trails, a boat ramp and more.

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And of course, endless views of the beautiful Savannah River.
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Nothing is more peaceful than enjoying a day on (or in!) the water, especially in the spring, summer, and fall in South Carolina!
A little farther downstream, Hamilton Branch State Park (located near Interstate 20) is found on Lake Thurmond — a lake formed when the Strom Thurmond dam was built on the Savannah in 1952.
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Visitors to this state park can bask in the sun while fishing, swimming, boating, biking, or hiking. The park also has a campground making it an ideal spot to spend an entire weekend, or longer.
At the point where the Savannah approaches the Atlantic, the river widens to a proper estuary that filters the Savannah's mighty waters into the Atlantic.
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Interestingly, the name "Savannah" was derived from a variant pronunciation of the word Shawnee. Other variations of the word included Shawano, Savano, and Savana.
We can't imagine how it would be if one of the other variants had stuck.
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Would you want to call South Carolina's longest river the "Savano?"

For more on the Savannah River, see the Savannah River Keeper site. If you don’t live on the western side of South Carolina, how often do you make it a point to explore attractions and parks along the Savannah? We’d love to hear your feedback, so leave a comment!

For more river fun: Follow Your Sense Of Adventure On These 9 Scenic Rivers In South Carolina!

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