Bushy Park - Salt Water

Located on Highway SC 503 near Moncks Corner in Berkeley County, Bushy Park offers a concrete single-lane boat ramp approximately 30 feet wide, providing adequate space for launching and retrieving kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats. The facility is a county/Department of Natural Resources landing situated on the Cooper and Back rivers confluence area. Note that boat ramps exist on both sides of the road; plan to launch from the northwest side.

The Back River is a medium-sized waterway (Stream Order 4) with gentle characteristics ideal for recreational paddling. With an average flow of 107 cubic feet per second and a low gradient (0.2 ft/mile), paddlers can expect calm, manageable water conditions suitable for beginners and intermediate paddlers. The river stretches 21.44 miles in this region with minimal elevation change, making it accessible for extended flatwater paddling.

This location provides excellent access to the Atlantic Coastal Plain ecosystem and proximity to culturally significant areas including the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site. Paddlers should verify current conditions and any parking or facility details before visiting.