Cherry Grove

The Cherry Grove boat ramp, located on 53rd Avenue in North Myrtle Beach, provides convenient access to Williams Creek and the Cherry Grove marsh system, with direct connections to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Hog Inlet. This city-managed facility features two concrete launching lanes with a gradual slope suitable for kayaks, canoes, and larger boats, plus 23 paved parking spaces, courtesy docks, restrooms, a picnic shelter, and a fishing pier. The ramp is easily accessible via Ocean Boulevard—simply turn onto 53rd Avenue North, away from the ocean.

Williams Creek is a medium-sized stream (Stream Order 4) with modest average flow and velocity, making it suitable for paddlers of various skill levels in this tidal marsh environment. The creek's proximity to the ocean and Hog Inlet means conditions are heavily influenced by tides rather than river current. Paddlers should be prepared for tidal fluctuations and saltwater/brackish conditions typical of coastal South Carolina. The nearby Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway offers extended paddling opportunities for those with larger boats or greater experience with open water.