Broad River Landing (Highway 170 Bridge)

Located in Beaufort, South Carolina, near the Highway 170 bridge, this public access site offers a small boat ramp and parking area on the river-right bank of the Broad River. The landing provides convenient access to a major river system—the Broad River is a large, powerful waterway (Stream Order 7) with a substantial drainage area of 5,299 square miles and average flows around 7,350 cubic feet per second. With an average velocity of nearly 5 feet per second and a 15.2 ft/mile gradient, paddlers and boaters should expect moderate to strong current conditions, particularly during high water periods.

This section of the Broad River sits well downstream from the headwaters, offering a mix of river paddling and boating opportunities in a region rich with history and natural areas. Nearby recreation includes Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge and Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. The facility is accessed via a side road approximately 0.6 miles from the intersection of Robert Smalls Parkway and Highway 170 (Savannah Highway) in Burton. Given the river's size and current, this site is best suited for experienced paddlers and boaters comfortable with larger river conditions.