You'll find Mile Creek Park in Pickens. It's a public boat ramp. Expect a launch or parking fee here. With 3 lanes, the line moves faster than at a single ramp. Athens is the nearest big city, about 68 miles away. Closest alternative: Devils Fork State Park Boat Ramp in Pickens (8.9 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Pickens, SC |
| Water | Mile Creek |
| Park | Mile Creek Park |
| Ramps | 3 launch lanes in the map data |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | yes, a fee is charged |
State agency for boat ramps around Pickens: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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.
Launch checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Mile Creek Park is in Pickens, South Carolina. We have no street address for Mile Creek Park, only its exact position on the map.
Mile Creek Park is on Mile Creek.
There is a fee. We don't list amounts because they change often. Check the pay station or the managing agency for current rates.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Mile Creek Park. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Champion Park Access in Brevard, about 21 miles away.
Devils Fork State Park Boat Ramp in Pickens (8.9 miles), South Cove Park Boat Ramp in Seneca (11 miles) and Mountain View Park Boat Ramp in Clemson (11 miles).
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