Carson Park, a public boat ramp on North Fork Edisto River, is located in Edisto. The drive from Columbia covers roughly 29 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Slab Landing in Edisto, about 3.9 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Edisto, SC |
| Water | North Fork Edisto River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Edisto: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
Carson Park is one of 8 public launches on North Fork Edisto River. Boat ramps on North Fork Edisto River
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Carson Park is in Edisto, South Carolina. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Carson Park itself.
North Fork Edisto River, in Edisto.
We don't have fee information for Carson Park, 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 Carson Park and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Cedar Creek Canoe Launch in Gadsden, about 24 miles away.
Slab Landing in Edisto (3.9 miles), Poole's Mill Landing in Gaston (6.3 miles) and Baughman's Landing in Orangeburg (10 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby