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**Location & Access**
Savannah Bluff provides boat ramp access to the Waccamaw River in Horry County, South Carolina. This launch point serves paddlers and boaters exploring a large, meandering river system in the Atlantic Coastal Plain.
**River Conditions**
The Waccamaw River is a substantial waterway (Stream Order 7) with moderate flow averaging nearly 2,000 cubic feet per second and a gentle gradient of 0.3 feet per mile. With an average velocity of 2.3 feet per second, the river offers generally manageable paddling conditions suitable for kayakers and canoeists, though current should be expected. The river stretches 145 miles to the ocean, providing extensive paddling opportunities downstream from this access point.
**Nearby Recreation**
The Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1997, offers diverse wetland habitats nearby and provides additional paddling and wildlife viewing opportunities in the area. Before launching, contact local outfitters for current conditions, water levels, and specific advice about this section of river.