Boat Ramps Nearby
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Beaufort, SC
Beaufort has 3 public boat ramps and launches. Another 6 are within 25 miles.
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More boat ramps around Beaufort
- 13 mi Edisto Beach State Park Boat Ramp Seabrook Island Boat ramp
- 13 mi Willtown Bluff Boat Ramp Meggett Boat rampFree
- 14 mi Fishing from Bonito Bridge Port Royal Fishing pier
- 16 mi Kayak Launch in Hollywood Hollywood Kayak launch
- 22 mi Dawson Landing Ridgeland Boat ramp
- 25 mi C.C. Haigh, Jr. Boat Landing Hilton Head Island Boat ramp
Launching in Beaufort at a glance
| Boat ramps | 3 |
|---|---|
| Marked free | 1 |
The launches in Beaufort sit on Ashepoo River.
South Carolina rules to know
- Since Aug 18, 2023, anyone born after July 1, 2007 must pass an approved boater education course before operating a boat or personal watercraft with 10 hp or more.
Official access sites and closures: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
For a day on the water near Beaufort: launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Beaufort: questions and answers
Where are the public boat ramps in Beaufort, SC?
We list 3 launches in Beaufort, including Fields Point Boat Ramp, Old Chehaw Landing and Russ Point Boat Landing. Another 6 are within 25 miles.
Are there free boat ramps in Beaufort?
Fields Point Boat Ramp is marked free in the map data. For the other launches in Beaufort we have no fee details.
Where is the nearest kayak launch to Beaufort?
Kayak Launch in Hollywood in Hollywood, about 16 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
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