J Verne Smith Recreation Area Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on South Tyger River in Taylors, SC. Charlotte is the nearest big city, about 84 miles away. If it's full, Lake Lyman Park Boat Ramp in Lyman is 5.7 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Taylors, SC |
| Water | South Tyger River |
| Park | J Verne Smith Recreation Area |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to J Verne Smith Recreation Area Boat Ramp, check closures with South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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J Verne Smith Recreation Area Boat Ramp is in Taylors, South Carolina. The directions button above routes you to the pin for J Verne Smith Recreation Area Boat Ramp.
South Tyger River, in Taylors.
We don't have fee information for J Verne Smith Recreation Area Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of J Verne Smith Recreation Area Boat Ramp and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Beech Springs Landing Kayak Launch in Duncan, about 11 miles away.
Lake Lyman Park Boat Ramp in Lyman (5.7 miles), Beech Springs Landing Kayak Launch in Duncan (11 miles) and Lake Cooley Park and Outdoor Education Center Boat Ramp in Wellford (12 miles).
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