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There are total of 11 boat ramps at Clarks Hill - Strom Thurmond Lake. Here are details of each ramp. Members can upload photos of the ramps.

This is a two-lane boat ramp located in the Bobby Brown State Park Campground, also known as the Bobby Brown State Recreation Area.
A boat ramp is available at this location but may not be accessible in times of low water levels.
PARK/RAMP NAME: Bobby Brown State Park
LANE NUMBER: 1, 2
BOTTOM OF RAMP ELEVATION: 313.0-feet
LAUNCHING BECOMES DIFFICULT: 315.0-feet
- Park Hours: 7AM-10PM (Gates lock at 10PM)
- There is no office at this location
- $5 parking
- Annual passes are available at any park office

Park Information
Enjoy nature at its finest. Located at the entrance of the Bussey Point wilderness recreation area - a 2,545 acre peninsula on J. Strom Thurmond Lake - the campground provides a relaxing getaway for the nature enthusiast whether it is hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding. The Bussey point horse trail was created by horseback riders, for horseback riders. This trail circles the peninsula and is 12.5 miles long. Along with the horse trail there are an additional 20 miles of roads and trails located within the area that are welcome for use by all (no motor vehicles please). Located within the area are 15 food plots, six hike/bike/ride/boat in camping picnic sites, and several natural beaches. Ample deer and turkey inhabit the area along with other mammals and birds to provide one of the best opportunities on the lake to view wildlife in its natural setting. Adjacent to the area is a campground that has 14 primitive campsites without water or electrical, however there are picnic tables, fire rings, and grills located at each campsite. In addition, all 14 campsites are capable of accommodating campers with horses.
There is also a boat launching ramp, hand pump for drinking water, and rustic toilets located throughout the area.
Important Information
Sites are $6 payable at an honor vault located at the campground entrance. Each campsite has a grill, picnic table, and fire ring.
Reservations are not accepted for this campground.


Double Branches Ramp


Located near Little River in the western portion of the Long Cane Ranger District, the Long Cane and Highway 28 boat ramps provide access to some of the finest fishing along the backwaters of Clark Hill Reservoir. At the Long Cane Ramp, an elevated picnic area containing four tables and a central fire ring affords visitors a panoramic view of the surrounding scenery.
Note: This boat ramp is one of two on Long Cane Creek providing access to Clarks Hill Lake. For information on the other ramp, see Highway 28 Boat Ramp.
For additional information, please see the S.C. Department of Natural Resources webpage for this facility.
Directions:
From Anderson, travel south on Hwy. 28 to the four-way stop in Abbeville. Turn right and travel 3.3 miles to the intersection of
Hwy. 28 and Hwy. 72. Continue on Hwy. 28 for 15.2 miles. Turn right onto South 33-276, and travel for 1.3 miles. Bear right onto FS 3007, and travel 0.6 miles to parking lot.
Fees: None
Requirements:
South Carolina fishing and boating regulations apply. See
www.dnr.sc.gov for more information. Pack it in/Pack it out. There are no garbage cans at these sites.
Amenities:
Designated parking area for trailers
Information board
Picnic tables (Long Cane ramp only)
Surrounding area:
The town of McCormick
Parson’s Mountain Recreation Area
Parson’s Mountain OHV Trail
Morrah Bridge Camp
Clark Hill Reservoir
Hickory Knob State Park
Baker Creek State Park
For more information:
Long Cane Ranger District
810 Buncombe Street
Edgefield, SC 29824
Phone: (803) 637-5396
Fax: (803) 637-5247
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
On the Web at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/fms
This information courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Forestry Service - Long Cane Creek Boat Ramps.

Six Lane Mega Ramp with with Lit 230 Trailer parking places

Boat Ramp