Take Out

Stevens Creek is a large river system in McCormick County, South Carolina, classified as a Stream Order 6 waterway with significant flow characteristics. This take-out access point serves paddlers completing runs on Stevens Creek, which features a 194-foot total elevation drop over its 38.80-mile length and maintains an average flow of 641 cubic feet per second. The creek has an average gradient of 5 feet per mile and velocity of 2.32 feet per second, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers depending on water levels and specific section characteristics.

Paddlers using this take-out should be aware that Stevens Creek drains a 740 square mile watershed and represents a significant regional waterway. The site's location in McCormick County places it in the upper Savannah River drainage system. Water levels and flow conditions can vary seasonally, with higher flows typically occurring during winter and spring months. The relatively consistent average flow and moderate gradient suggest this is an established whitewater paddling destination with multiple potential put-in and take-out combinations along its length.