Access Site
SC
Richland Creek
City: SC
County: Anderson
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 34.46186339, -82.81174710
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Eighteenmile Creek below Pendleton, SC
7.9 mi away
Broadway Creek near Anderson, SC
8.3 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities**
Richland Creek Access provides a convenient launch point into Lake Hartwell, located southwest of Anderson off US Highway 29. The site features a single-lane boat ramp, courtesy dock, and paved parking area. A $3 launch fee applies. The ramp is part of Sadlers Creek State Park and offers year-round access, though the park itself operates seasonally (April 1 - September 9).
**Water Conditions & Character**
This access point opens onto Lake Hartwell, one of the most popular Corps of Engineers reservoirs in the nation. The impoundment sits on the Savannah River, a major waterway with significant flow (averaging over 12,800 cubic feet per second) and a moderate gradient of 2.2 feet per mile. Paddlers should be prepared for the characteristics of a large reservoir system. Nearby camping is available at Lake Hartwell Camping and Cabins.
**Planning Your Visit**
With 34 total boat ramps across Lake Hartwell, Richland Creek is one of many launch options if conditions or crowds at this location aren't suitable. The single-lane ramp is best suited for smaller groups or individual launches. Check current water levels and seasonal conditions before planning your trip, as reservoir levels can fluctuate significantly.
Richland Creek Access provides a convenient launch point into Lake Hartwell, located southwest of Anderson off US Highway 29. The site features a single-lane boat ramp, courtesy dock, and paved parking area. A $3 launch fee applies. The ramp is part of Sadlers Creek State Park and offers year-round access, though the park itself operates seasonally (April 1 - September 9).
**Water Conditions & Character**
This access point opens onto Lake Hartwell, one of the most popular Corps of Engineers reservoirs in the nation. The impoundment sits on the Savannah River, a major waterway with significant flow (averaging over 12,800 cubic feet per second) and a moderate gradient of 2.2 feet per mile. Paddlers should be prepared for the characteristics of a large reservoir system. Nearby camping is available at Lake Hartwell Camping and Cabins.
**Planning Your Visit**
With 34 total boat ramps across Lake Hartwell, Richland Creek is one of many launch options if conditions or crowds at this location aren't suitable. The single-lane ramp is best suited for smaller groups or individual launches. Check current water levels and seasonal conditions before planning your trip, as reservoir levels can fluctuate significantly.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access
This recreation area is part of Hartwell Lake
Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
Lake Hartwell Camping and Cabins
On-site
Nearby Recreation Areas
Hartwell Lake
Located within
Nearby Boat Facilities
Big Water Marina
On-site
Portman Marina
On-site