Dawson Landing, a public boat ramp on Coosawhatchie River, is located in Ridgeland. It's about 35 miles from Savannah, GA, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Old Chehaw Landing in Beaufort (19 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Ridgeland, SC |
| Water | Coosawhatchie River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Dawson Landing, check closures with South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
Details: 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 checklistStill waiting for the first review of this launch.
Dawson Landing is in Ridgeland, South Carolina. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Dawson Landing.
Coosawhatchie River, in Ridgeland.
We don't have fee information for Dawson Landing, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Dawson Landing.
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