June 29, 2020
For the July 4th holiday weekend, The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be holding courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings across the state. SCDNR officers will perform a quick, but thorough, inspection of your boat to make sure you have the required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registration for your watercraft before you launch. Those who are not in compliance with safety regulations or registration requirements will not be ticketed during the complimentary inspections. Instead, they will be given an opportunity to correct the problem before they launch their boat.
SCDNR officers will also be available to answer questions and give boaters tips on how to stay safe on the water.
| Date | Location | Time | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/4 | Alex Harvin Landing - Lake Marion | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m | Clarendon |
| 7/4 | Lake Wateree State Park - Lake Wateree | 12 to 2 p.m. | Fairfield |
| 7/4 | Greenwood State Park - Lake Greenwood | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m | Greenwood |
| 7/4 | Lake Murray Dam – Lake Murray | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m | Lexington |
| 7/4 | South Cove Park - Lake Keowee | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m | Oconee |
| 7/4 | Little Allison Creek Landing - Lake Wylie | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m | York |
| 7/5 | Riverfork Forks Boat Ramp - Lake Hartwell | 2 to 4 p.m. | Anderson |
| 7/5 | Battery Creek Landing – Battery Creek | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m | Beaufort |
| 7/5 | Richardson’s Landing – Lake Moultrie | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m | Berkeley |
| 7/5 | Remley's Point Boat Landing - Wando River | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m | Charleston |
| 7/5 | Murrells Inlet Boat Landing | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m | Georgetown |
| 7/5 | Dorn Landing - Lake Thurmond | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m | McCormick |
To report boating violations, such as reckless operation or an intoxicated boat operator, call the SCDNR toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-922-5431.