Hagley Boat Ramp

Hagley Landing is a public boat ramp located where the Waccamaw River transitions toward Winyah Bay in Georgetown County, South Carolina. Managed by the SC Department of Transportation, this tidal access point features two launching lanes, a floating dock, and limited street-side parking. The landing provides views of extensive tidal marshes and serves as a gateway to the lower Waccamaw River system.

The Waccamaw River at this location is a large, slow-moving waterway (Stream Order 7) with an average flow of approximately 1,971 cubic feet per second and a gentle gradient of 0.3 feet per mile. Paddlers should be aware that this is a tidal site—water levels and current conditions will vary significantly with tide cycles. The river's low gradient and proximity to the coast make this an ideal access point for kayakers and canoeists interested in exploring the marshes and lower river ecosystems, though boaters should account for tidal influences on water depth and navigation.

The nearby North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve protects over 12,000 acres of tidal marshes and transitional habitats, offering excellent opportunities for wildlife observation and scenic paddling downstream from this ramp.