Access Site
SC
Steel Creek
Source: south_carolina_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Martin, SC
County: Allendale County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 33.09586376, -81.61325856
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Whitewater Runs on Savannah River
1 runDifficulty Classes
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II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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About This Access Site
Steel Creek Ramp provides public access to the Savannah River in Martin, Allendale County, South Carolina, located southwest of Barnwell at the end of Steel Creek Road (CR 493). The facility features a single-lane boat launch with parking, making it a modest but functional access point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats.
The Savannah River at this location is a major waterway with significant flow characteristics to consider before paddling. As an 8th-order river system, it carries an average of 12,815 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 6.89 feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for a substantial river with moderate current and plan their trips accordingly, particularly during high water conditions. The river maintains a relatively gentle average gradient of 2.2 feet per mile in this section.
This access point is ideal for launching trips on the lower Savannah River, which flows approximately 293 miles to the ocean. Paddlers should check current water conditions and flow rates before heading out, as the river's significant volume and velocity can change seasonally.
The Savannah River at this location is a major waterway with significant flow characteristics to consider before paddling. As an 8th-order river system, it carries an average of 12,815 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 6.89 feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for a substantial river with moderate current and plan their trips accordingly, particularly during high water conditions. The river maintains a relatively gentle average gradient of 2.2 feet per mile in this section.
This access point is ideal for launching trips on the lower Savannah River, which flows approximately 293 miles to the ocean. Paddlers should check current water conditions and flow rates before heading out, as the river's significant volume and velocity can change seasonally.