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Access Site SC

Dr. James A. Timmerman

Saluda River

Source: south_carolina_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: SC
County: Anderson
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 34.65171652, -82.45779463
15 Capers St, Pelzer, SC 29669, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Saluda River below Pelzer, SC Same River 1 mi away
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Saluda River near Williamston, SC Same River 2.7 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Saluda River
4 runs (3 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II-III Downstream from here (7.3 mi to put-in) 3 - Holiday Bridge Hydro Station to Ware Shoals
17.9 mi
II Upstream from here (3.0 mi from take-out) 1 - Saluda Dam to SC Route 86 in Piedmont
17.6 mi 5 ft/mi
II+ Upstream from here (13.1 mi from take-out) 2 - Speedway Play Spot - Park and Play upstream of 124
0.1 mi 10 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-III+(IV) 97 mi away 4 - Lake Murray Dam to Broad/Congaree confluence
8.9 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities**
Located on the northeast side of Pelzer off SC Highway 8, Dr. James A. Timmerman Access provides an ADA-accessible boat ramp and paved parking for approximately 20 vehicles with trailers. The site features a handicap-accessible fishing dock, making it inclusive for paddlers and boaters of varying abilities.

**Paddling Opportunities**
This access point serves as a gateway to the Saluda River Blue Trail, a 17.5-mile recreational corridor in Anderson County. Paddlers can launch here to explore upstream and downstream sections of the Saluda River, with nearby options including Lyman Street Landing for shuttle trips or out-and-back paddling. The site is well-suited for kayakers and canoeists looking to access this scenic river corridor.

**Access & Planning**
The single-lane boat ramp accommodates most paddling craft. This is an ideal put-in or take-out point for river trips along the lower Saluda River in Anderson County. Contact Anderson County Parks and Recreation for current conditions and any operational details.