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Bates Old River is an oxbow lake that was part of the Congaree River until a great flood in 1852 cut if off from the main channel. Bates Old River is one of the longest oxbow lakes in South Carolina. The inlet and outlet of Bates Old River are still discernible along the northeast bank of the CongareeÍs present channel. Access to Bates Old River using an unimproved boat ramp is available from Highway 601.
