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Launch a kayak without getting soaked
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guideKayak & canoe launches in South Carolina
We list 7 kayak launches in 6 towns across South Carolina. Each one lets you get a paddle craft onto the water without backing a trailer.
North Augusta 2
- Kayak River Access · Savannah River
- The Clearing Kayak Launch · Warren Lake
Duncan 1
- Beech Springs Landing Kayak Launch · South Tyger River
Gadsden 1
- Cedar Creek Canoe Launch · Cedar Creek
Georgetown 1
Greenville 1
- Dacusville Outdoors Kayak Launch · Saluda Lake
Hollywood 1
Kayak & canoe launches by city in South Carolina
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Ramp etiquetteKayak & canoe launches in South Carolina: questions and answers
How many kayak launches are in South Carolina?
We list 7 kayak launches in South Carolina, most of them around North Augusta (2).
Which lakes and rivers have kayak launches in South Carolina?
Among others South Tyger River, Cedar Creek, Saluda Lake, Savannah River and Warren Lake.
Do kayaks need to be registered in South Carolina?
Check with the South Carolina boating agency. Many states don't register non-motorized kayaks, but some require a permit at state launches or an invasive species sticker.
Do you need a life jacket to kayak in South Carolina?
Yes. Federal rules require a wearable, Coast Guard approved life jacket for every person on a kayak or canoe, and children under 13 must wear it unless the state sets another age.
Other states
- New York 211
- Michigan 136
- North Carolina 105
- Pennsylvania 94
- Maine 85
- Massachusetts 64
- Florida 62
- Tennessee 57
- Minnesota 56
- Wisconsin 49
- Illinois 46
- Iowa 44
Guide: How to launch a kayak or canoe · All boat ramps in South Carolina