Access Site
SC
William Dennis
Tail Race Canal • Wadboo Creek • West Branch Cooper River
Source: south_carolina_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Moncks Corner, SC
County: Berkeley County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 33.21309610, -79.97346286
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About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities**
William Dennis Boat Ramp is located in Moncks Corner, Berkeley County, South Carolina, providing access to the Tail Race Canal within Francis Marion National Forest. The facility features a one-lane boat ramp with a courtesy dock and paved parking for approximately 50 vehicles and trailers, making it suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats.
**Water Conditions & Paddling**
The Tail Race Canal connects to Biggin Swamp and the Old Santee Canal, offering scenic paddling through the Atlantic Coastal Plain. While the canal has a gentle current that generally flows along the Tail Race, tidal influence is the dominant factor affecting water levels and flow—paddlers should plan accordingly and be aware of tidal fluctuations. The protected waterway is ideal for paddlers of varying skill levels seeking a scenic, relatively sheltered paddling environment.
**Nearby Alternative**
Rembert C. Dennis Landing (33.195955, -79.953198) is located nearby on SC Highway 402 and offers another put-in/take-out option in the same area if you need flexibility with your launch point.
William Dennis Boat Ramp is located in Moncks Corner, Berkeley County, South Carolina, providing access to the Tail Race Canal within Francis Marion National Forest. The facility features a one-lane boat ramp with a courtesy dock and paved parking for approximately 50 vehicles and trailers, making it suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats.
**Water Conditions & Paddling**
The Tail Race Canal connects to Biggin Swamp and the Old Santee Canal, offering scenic paddling through the Atlantic Coastal Plain. While the canal has a gentle current that generally flows along the Tail Race, tidal influence is the dominant factor affecting water levels and flow—paddlers should plan accordingly and be aware of tidal fluctuations. The protected waterway is ideal for paddlers of varying skill levels seeking a scenic, relatively sheltered paddling environment.
**Nearby Alternative**
Rembert C. Dennis Landing (33.195955, -79.953198) is located nearby on SC Highway 402 and offers another put-in/take-out option in the same area if you need flexibility with your launch point.