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**Borrow Pit Launch** is a public boat ramp providing access to Lake Marion in Clarendon County, approximately 13 miles south of Manning via South Carolina Highway 260. The facility features two launch lanes and gravel parking for roughly 30 vehicles and trailers, making it a convenient option for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The ramp is located below the dam, which helps provide calmer water conditions near the launch area.
Lake Marion is a large, scenic impoundment in South Carolina's upper Atlantic Coastal Plain, offering excellent paddling opportunities for both recreation and exploration. The nearby **Santee National Wildlife Refuge** (15,000 acres) provides an excellent destination for paddlers interested in wildlife viewing and scenic paddling routes. Borrow Pit serves as an ideal launching point for exploring the lake's coves and waterways. Given the gravel parking surface, conditions may vary seasonally, so plan accordingly during wet weather.