Boat Launches in South Carolina

Boat launch access

Launching a boat in South Carolina

Boating Hubs maps 146 boat launches in South Carolina across 85 named waters. 143 are public access, and 3 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

• Waccamaw River (11)
• Black River (8)
• Edisto River (8)
• Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (7)
• Catawba River - Lake Wylie (5)
• Combahee River (5)
• Little Pee Dee River (5)
• Great Pee Dee River (4)
• Ashley River (3)
• Broad River (3)
• Back River (2)
• Beaufort River (2)

Common questions about South Carolina boat launches

How many public boat launches are there in South Carolina?

Boating Hubs maps 146 boat launches in South Carolina across 85 named waters. 143 are public access and 3 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: Waccamaw River (11), Black River (8), Edisto River (8), Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (7) and Catawba River - Lake Wylie (5). Counts are the number of separate ramps and hand launches 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 Boating 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.