🌊 Beaufort River
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by City
Lowcountry fishing
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🌊
Concrete
Trailer Parking
Boat launch and parking area for the Tailrace Canal / Cooper River
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🌊 Charleston Harbor
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish CleaningFuel Dock
Managed by City
Saltwater inshore fishing
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🌊 Edisto River
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Longest free-flowing blackwater river
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🌊 Winyah Bay
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by City
Historic port fishing
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🌊 Port Royal Sound
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Town
Resort island fishing
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🌊 Lake Greenwood
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Greenwood County
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🌊 Lake Hartwell
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish Cleaning
Managed by Army Corps
SC/GA border
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🌊 Lake Jocassee
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Crystal clear mountain lake
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🌊 Lake Keowee
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by County
Clear mountain lake
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🌊 Lake Moultrie
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Santee Cooper system
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🌊 Lake Murray
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingCourtesy Dock
Managed by State
Columbia's lake
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🌊
Concrete
Trailer Parking
Closed until late 2021, for the Lake Olmstead dredging project
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🌊 Lake Robinson
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Duke Energy
Darlington County
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🌊 Lake Russell
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Army Corps
Savannah River reservoir
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🌊 Lake Secession
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by County
Abbeville County
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🌊 Lake Wylie
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by County
York County, Charlotte area
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🌊 Jeremy Creek
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by County
Cape Romain area
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🌊 Atlantic Intracoastal
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by County
Seafood capital of SC
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🌊 Lake Marion
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish Cleaning
Managed by State
Giant catfish and stripers
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Frequently Asked Questions — Boat Ramps in South Carolina
How many public boat ramps are in South Carolina? ▼
RampFinder lists 755 public boat ramps in South Carolina, including 734 free launches. We continuously add new ramps as we discover them.
Are there free boat ramps in South Carolina? ▼
Yes! 734 of our 755 listed ramps in South Carolina are completely free to use. Many are maintained by county, city, or state agencies.
What are the most popular fishing waters in South Carolina? ▼
The most popular waters with boat ramps include , Lake Hartwell, Beaufort River, Lake Murray, Lake Marion. Each offers public launch access for fishing and recreation.
Do I need a permit to launch a boat in South Carolina? ▼
Requirements vary by location. Some ramps are free, while state parks typically require entry fees. Always check local regulations. Many Army Corps of Engineers and municipal ramps are free to the public.