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Boat Ramps in South Carolina

Discover 468 public boat launches, ramps, and marina access points throughout South Carolina. Find the perfect launch site for your next boating adventure.

468
Total Boat Ramps
Anderson County
38 ramps - Most in County
58
Counties Covered

South Carolina Boating - Upstate Lakes to the Low Country

South Carolina's boating geography runs from the upstate reservoir country along the North Carolina and Georgia borders down through the Midlands lakes and on to the Low Country coast, where the barrier islands and tidal marsh system create a boating environment unlike anything in the inland portions of the state.
Lake Murray west of Columbia is the premier recreational boating lake in the state, a large Saluda River impoundment with extensive shoreline development and solid ramp infrastructure. It's a busy lake on summer weekends but well-suited to all types of recreational boating. Lake Hartwell on the Georgia border and Lake Keowee in the Upstate both have good access and a mix of fishing and recreational activity.
The coast is where South Carolina gets genuinely distinctive. The ACE Basin, one of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the East Coast, provides marsh and river boating in an environment that feels remote even though it's not far from Charleston. The tidal creeks behind the barrier islands from Hilton Head to Georgetown are excellent inshore fishing territory for redfish and speckled trout, and the ramp infrastructure serving this fishery is well-developed at most access points.
The Intracoastal Waterway runs the length of the South Carolina coast and provides protected navigation for cruising boats making the run between the northeast and Florida. Tidal range along the coast is significant, particularly in the upper part of the state, and ramps that have water at high tide can be marginal at low tide.
SC Department of Natural Resources manages public boating access statewide and most freshwater ramps are free with a valid registration.

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Featured Boat Ramps in South Carolina

Browse by County

Anderson County

38 ramps

McCormick County

27 ramps

Beaufort County

26 ramps

Horry County

26 ramps

Oconee County

26 ramps

Berkeley County

24 ramps

Charleston County

23 ramps

Georgetown County

21 ramps

Colleton County

15 ramps

Lexington County

15 ramps

Abbeville County

13 ramps

Orangeburg County

12 ramps

Clarendon County

11 ramps

Marion County

11 ramps

Fairfield County

10 ramps

Jasper County

10 ramps

Williamsburg County

8 ramps

Florence County

7 ramps

Kershaw County

7 ramps

Barnwell County

6 ramps

Greenwood County

6 ramps

Spartanburg County

6 ramps

Lancaster County

6 ramps

Newberry County

6 ramps

Aiken County

5 ramps

Bamberg County

5 ramps

Hampton County

5 ramps

Cherokee County

5 ramps

Chester County

5 ramps

Chesterfield County

5 ramps

Darlington County

5 ramps

Pickens County

5 ramps

York County

5 ramps

McCormick

5 ramps

Allendale County

4 ramps

Richland County

4 ramps

Union County

4 ramps

Marlboro County

4 ramps

Edgefield County

3 ramps

Dillon County

3 ramps

Dorchester County

3 ramps

Lee County

3 ramps

Saluda County

3 ramps

Calhoun County

3 ramps

Hart County

3 ramps

Charleston

3 ramps

Greenville County

2 ramps

Sumter County

2 ramps

Laurens County

2 ramps

Union

2 ramps

Richland

2 ramps

Edgefield

2 ramps

Chester

1 ramp

Lincoln

1 ramp

Columbia

1 ramp

Abbeville

1 ramp

Newberry

1 ramp

Berkeley

1 ramp

About Boating in South Carolina

South Carolina offers excellent boating opportunities with 468 boat ramps across the state. Whether you're looking to launch on lakes, rivers, or coastal waters, our directory helps you find the perfect access point for your watercraft.

Finding the Right Boat Ramp

When selecting a boat ramp in South Carolina, consider these factors:

  • Number of launch lanes to avoid congestion during peak times
  • Parking availability for vehicles and boat trailers
  • Launch fees - many public ramps are free to use
  • Ramp surface condition (concrete, asphalt, or gravel)
  • Hours of operation and seasonal accessibility
  • Nearby amenities like restrooms, fish cleaning stations, and bait shops

Explore All Ramps Below

Browse our complete directory of boat ramps in South Carolina below. Use the filters to narrow your search by county or specific features you need.

Lake Edwin Johnson

Provides access to Thompson Creek – Lake Johnson. Located in Spartanburg County. Public access.

Lake Murray Estates

Provides access to Clouds Creek – Lake Murray. Located in Saluda County. Public access.

Table Rock State Park

Provides access to Carrick Creek – Lake Oolenoy. Located in Pickens County. Public access.

Crow Creek

Provides access to Crow Creek – Lake Keowee. Located in Pickens County. Public access.

Indian Bluff Park

Provides access to Lake Marion. Located in Orangeburg County. Public access.

Tabor Access

Provides access to Tugaloo River – Lake Hartwell. Located in Tabor, SC. Public access.

High Falls

Provides access to Barkshed Branch – Lake Keowee. Located in Oconee County. Public access.

Coneross Creek

Provides access to Coneross Creek – Lake Hartwell. Located in Oconee County. Public access.

Mullins Ford

Provides access to Tugaloo River – Lake Hartwell. Located in Oconee County. Public access.

South Union

Provides access to Tugaloo River – Lake Hartwell. Located in South Union, SC. Public access.

Cannons Creek

Provides access to Parr Reservoir. Located in Newberry County. Public access.

Sewanee Street

Provides access to Lake Wallace. Located in Bennettsville, SC. Public access.

Davis

Provides access to Little Pee Dee River. Located in Marion County. Public access.

Dorn Boating Event Facility

Provides access to Savannah River – Lake J. Strom Thurmond. Located in McCormick County. Public access.

Little River Subdivision

Provides access to Savannah River – Lake J. Strom Thurmond. Located in Little River Subdivision, SC. Public access.

Clarks Hill

Provides access to Savannah River – Lake J. Strom Thurmond. Located in McCormick County. Public access.

Hamilton Branch State Park

Provides access to Savannah River – Lake J. Strom Thurmond. Located in McCormick County. Public access.

Hickory Knob State Park

Provides access to Savannah River – Lake J. Strom Thurmond. Located in McCormick County. Public access.

River Shoals Park

Provides access to Saluda River. Located in Lexington, SC. Public access.

Larry Koon

Provides access to Lake Murray. Located in Lexington County. Public access.

Lake Rabon Park

Provides access to South Rabon Creek – Lake Rabon. Located in Laurens County. Public access.

Sunrise Lake

Provides access to Sunrise Lake. Located in Lancaster County. Public access.

Highway 1 Bridge

Provides access to Wateree River. Located in Lugoff, SC. Public access.

Dawson Landing

Provides access to Coosawhatchie River. Located in Jasper County. Public access.

Highway 46 Bridge

Provides access to New River. Located in Jasper County. Public access.

Hughes Landing

Provides access to Little Pee Dee River. Located in Jordanville, SC. Public access.

Huggins

Provides access to Little Pee Dee River. Located in Horry County. Public access.

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