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Access Site SC

Nivens Creek

Catawba River

Source: south_carolina_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Tega Cay, SC
County: York County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 35.03773930, -81.00641580
898 Nivens Landing Dr, Tega Cay, SC 29708, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Catawba River below Lake Wylie DAM Fewell Island, SC 0.9 mi away
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Big Dutchman Creek at Rock Hill, SC 2.2 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Catawba River
5 runs (2 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
III Downstream from here (31.1 mi to put-in) Great Falls Long Channel
3.0 mi
III+ Downstream from here (32.8 mi to put-in) Great Falls Short Channel
0.7 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Nivens Creek is a public boat ramp providing access to Lake Wylie on the Catawba River in Tega Cay, York County, SC. This access point is located approximately 3.5 miles east of Ebenezer Access Area and 9 miles southeast of Buster Boyd/Copperhead Island, making it a convenient midpoint launch for exploring this section of the Catawba River system. The site offers a boat ramp and parking area suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats.

Lake Wylie is a large, popular reservoir on the Catawba River offering calm water conditions ideal for recreational paddling and boating. Paddlers should consult Duke Energy's Catawba River Canoe Map for detailed route planning and information about connected access points upstream and downstream. For current conditions, hours, and any access fees, contact the site directly or visit Duke Energy's website for recreation information.