ERCK TRAIL BOATER ACCESS SITES
The ERCK Trail is connected by access sites of varying infrastructure and utility. Owners and operators for each site vary. Remember to never leave valuables in your vehicle, don’t litter and always report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
While considerable effort has been made to provide accurate information, we take no responsibility for any errors or omissions. There is some risk involved in water activities, and ultimate responsibility for safety lies solely with the individual participant. Educate yourself, and make decisions that avoid unnecessary risk.
GREEN POND CHURCH LANDING- N 33º7’27.25”, W 80º41’26.32” (Privately Owned)
From I-95, drive Northwest on Hwy 61 for 3.7 miles and turn right onto Salcro Lane. Landing is at the end of the road.
- Steep gravel/sand ramp.
- Located in Colleton County
- Parking for 4-5 vehicles.
- Main river channel inaccessible to paddle craft at water levels below 3 feet at Givhans Ferry gauge.
- ALL USERS MUST CONTACT ERCK at ercktrailsc@gmail.com or speak with someone at COLLETON STATE PARK (843) 538-8206 prior to any attempt to gain access.
SIMMONS BOAT LANDING- N 33º6’15.36” W 80º40’17.32” (Privately Owned)
From I-95 drive northwest on Hwy 6 for 1.5 mile, turn right at landing sign.
- Privately maintained.
- Contact: Andrew Simmons 843-562-8375.
- Admission: $10 per unit, pay box at entrance.
- Days and Hours of Operation: All hours.
- Unpaved parking area, no designated parking for 20 vehicles.
- Paved ramp.
Colleton State Park- N 33º3’51.84” W 80º36’46.439” (Public SC State Parks)
From the intersection of Hwy 61 and Hwy 15, drive northeast on Hwy 15 for 1/2 a mile and turn left. If you cross the Edisto River you’ve gone too far. Access to the river is gained by a pathway leading from the parking area near the restrooms down to a small beach area. There is no improved ramp in the park, larger watercraft are encouraged to utilize T. Coke Weeks Landing directly across the river from the park.
- Admission is free/ donations are highly encouraged.
- Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily (extended to 9 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time)
- Located in Colleton County
- Camping and (1) Cabin available for overnight stays (reservation only)
- Public Restrooms; Park Store
- Non-motorized boats only!
T. COKE WEEKS LANDING- N 33º3’51.84” W 80º36’46.439” (Public SC Dept. of Natural Resources – SCDNR)
From the intersection of Hwy 61 and Hwy 15, drive northeast on Hwy 15 for 3/4 of a mile and turn left just after crossing the bridge over the Edisto River.
- Paved ramp.
- Located in Dorchester County
- Paved parking area for 15-20 vehicles.
- Floating dock.
MINNIE GRUBER RUMPH LANDING/ *AKA* STOKES BRIDGE LANDING- N 33° 3’39.42″ W 80°31’32.54″ (Privately Owned)
From the intersection of Hwy 61 and Hwy 15, drive southeast on Hwy 61 for 5.8 miles and turn left onto Sydney’s Road. Continue for 0.8 miles, then bear left onto Rising Stage Lane (dirt road). Continue to the river where you will see the ramp.
- CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (at property owners request)
MARS OLDFIELD LANDING- N 33º3’16.2” W 80º26’57.12” (Public Colleton County Gov.)
From the intersection of Hwy 61 and Highway 27, drive northwest for 7.8 miles on Hwy 61 and turn right Mars Oldfield Rd.
- Paved ramp.
- Located in Colleton County
- No set parking area for 6-8 vehicles.
- Bank fishing access.
- No dock.
GIVHANS FERRY STATE PARK- N 33º2’33” W 80º23’13” (Public SC State Parks)
From the intersection of Hwy 61 and Hwy 17A, drive northwest on Hwy 61 for 8 miles and turn right onto Givhans Ferry Road. Take the first left to enter the State Park. After paying for entry, proceed to the River House to unload equipment (temporary parking only). Please park in “General Parking” if leaving a vehicle for an extended period of time.
- Admission: $6 adults; $3.75 SC seniors (age65 & older); $3.50 children ages 6-15; ages 5 and under, free.
- Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily (extended to 9 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time)
- Located in Dorchester County
- Camping and (4) Cabins available for overnight stays (reservation only)
- Public Restrooms; Park Store
- Non-motorized boats only!
T.W. MESSERVY LANDING- N 33º0’25.56” W 80º24’22.319” (Public SC Dept. of Natural Resources – SCDNR)
From the intersection of Hwy 61 and Hwy 17A, drive northwest on Hwy 61 for 8 miles and turn left onto Old Beech Hill Road. After 1.9 miles, turn right onto Boat Landing Road. The landing is at end of the road.
- Paved ramp.
- Located in Dorchester County
- Parking for 6-8 vehicles.
- Floating dock.
GOOD HOPE LANDING N 32º57’56.88” W 80º25’4.079” (Public Colleton County Gov.)
From the intersection of McDanieltown Rd. and Hwy 17A, take McDanieltown Road north for 2.8 miles. Turn right onto Good Hope landing road. (at second brown Edisto River access sign) and the landing is at the end of the road.
- Paved ramp.
- Located in Colleton County
- Parking for 6-8 vehicles
- No dock.
LONG CREEK LANDING N 32º55’59.52” W 80º24’3.599” (Public Colleton County Gov.)
From the intersection of McDanieltown Rd. and Hwy 17A, take McDanieltown Road north for 0.4 miles, and turn right onto Long Creek Landing Road (at firsst brown Edisto River access sign). The landing is at the end of the road.
- Concrete ramp.
- Located in Colleton County
- Parking for 6-8 vehicles.
- No dock.
SULLIVANS FERRY LANDING *AKA* STUMP KNOCKER LANDING- N 32º54’43.62” W 80º24’22.361” (Public Colleton County Gov.)
From the intersection of Camp Buddy Road and Hwy 17A, drive south on Camp Buddy Road for 1.1 miles and veer left onto Stump Knocker Road. The landing is at the end of the road.
- Paved ramp.
- Located in Colleton County
- Parking area for 12 vehicles.
LOWNDES LANDING N 32º52’15.20” W 80º24’13.30” (Public Colleton County Gov.)
From the intersection of Camp Buddy Road and Hwy 17A, drive south on Camp Buddy Road for 0.8 miles and turn right onto Sullivan’s Ferry Road (dirt road, may or may not be signed). Continue for one mile and turn left onto Parkers Ferry Road (Parkers Ferry is listed on the road sign, but online maps alternatively list it as Lowndes Landing Rd.; there is a small farm and house on the corner of the turn). Continue on this dirt road for 3.9 miles until the river and landing appear on the left.
- Paved ramp.
- Located in Colleton County
- Picnic shelter.
- Lowndes Landing Rd. and Parkers Ferry Rd. may be inaccessible after heavy rains or flooding.
- River levels in this section are subject to tidal fluctuations!
MARTINS LANDING N 32°50’36.6″ W
80°23’39.4″ (Public Charleston County Gov.)
From US 17 at Parkers Ferry, drive north on Parkers Ferry Road (Charleston County S-10-38) for 5.7 miles and turn left onto Martins Landing Road. The landing is at the end of the road.
- Concrete ramp.
- Located in Charleston County.
- No dock.
- Ample parking.
- Martins Landing Rd. may be inaccessible after heavy rains and flooding.
- River levels in this section are subject to tidal fluctuations!
WEST BANK LANDING- 30.3 6.3 -80.45163, 32.73626 (Public Colleton County Gov.)
From US 17, turn south on Hope Plantation Ln. After
2.5 miles, make left on West Bank Landing Ln.
- Concrete Ramp
- Picnic shelter.
- Floating dock.
- Fishing platform.
- River levels in this section are subject to tidal fluctuations!
WILLTOWN BLUFF LANDING- 32.67895 N -80.41621 W (Public Charleston County Gov.)
Directions from Hwy 17 (coming from Charleston, SC):
Travel south on US 17 toward the Edisto/Adams Run area. About three miles east of the Edisto River crossing, turn south onto Parkers Ferry Road. Continue on Parkers Ferry Road for approximately five miles, then veer onto Willtown Road, following it down to the river and the boat landing. The landing offers limited parking and modest facilities, so plan accordingly.
- Gravel parking lot
- Paved ramp
- Limited parking/ must park along the side of the road with your car facing the exit.
- River levels in this section are subject to tidal fluctuations!
Did you know?
There are approximately 310 unobstructed river miles from the headwaters in Edgefield and Saluda counties to the Atlantic Ocean.