Boat Launches in South Carolina

Boat launch access

Launching a boat in South Carolina

Angling Hubs maps 446 boat launches in South Carolina across 174 named waters. 418 are public access, and 28 are semi-private, so access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders. Every launch on this page carries its coordinates, so you can route to the ramp rather than to the lake.

Busiest waters in South Carolina

• Lake Marion (24)
• Savannah River - Lake J. Strom Thurmond (19)
• Little Pee Dee River (15)
• Saluda River - Lake Murray (14)
• Waccamaw River (12)
• Great Pee Dee River (11)
• Savannah River (11)
• Tugaloo River - Lake Hartwell (11)
• Edisto River (10)
• Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (9)
• Black River (9)
• Lake Moultrie (9)

Common questions about South Carolina boat launches

How many public boat launches are there in South Carolina?

Angling Hubs maps 446 boat launches in South Carolina across 174 named waters. 418 are public access and 28 are semi-private, meaning access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders.

Which waters in South Carolina have the most boat launches?

By mapped launch count: Lake Marion (24), Savannah River - Lake J. Strom Thurmond (19), Little Pee Dee River (15), Saluda River - Lake Murray (14) and Waccamaw River (12). Counts are the number of separate ramps on each water, not the number of lanes.

Is there a fee to use boat launches in South Carolina?

Launch fees are set by whoever manages the ramp, and Angling Hubs does not hold fee data for South Carolina yet, so check the managing agency or marina before you tow. Ramps marked semi-private may also require a permit or membership.