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SCDNR to conduct courtesy boat inspections during July 4th holiday, weekend

June 19, 2023

In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the July 4th holiday and preceding weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings around the state.

The July 4th holiday is one of the busiest boating times of the year for South Carolina lakes and waterways, and officers want to do everything possible to keep everyone’s weekend fun and safe.

SCDNR boating safety and enforcement officers will perform quick but thorough inspections for required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registrations. 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. The boating inspections will be conducted July 1, July 2 and July 4.

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 or dial #DNR on your cellular phone.

For a copy of South Carolina’s boating regulations, to find out about local boating safety courses, or to obtain a free float plan form, contact the SCDNR boating safety office at 1-800-277-4301 or visit http://www.dnr.sc.gov/education/boated.html.

July 4th, weekend boat inspection locations (most inspections are from 10 a.m. to Noon):

Saturday, July 1:

  • Beaufort County: Lemon Island Landing, Chechessee River, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Charleston County: Wapoo Cut Landing, Intracoastal Waterway (ICW): 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Horry County: Bass Pro Shop Landing, Intracoastal Waterway, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Lexington County: Lake Murray Dam Landing: 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Lexington County: Larry Coon Landing, Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Marion County: Galivants Ferry Landing, Little Pee Dee River, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Pickens County: Twin Lakes Landing, Lake Hartwell, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Richland County: Lighthouse Marina Landing, Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Spartanburg County: Lake Bowen Landing, 10 a.m. to Noon

Sunday, July 2:

  • Charleston County: Buck Hall Landing, Intracoastal Waterway, McClellanville, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Charleston County: John P. Limehouse Landing, Intracoastal Waterway/Stono River, Johns Island, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Clarendon County: Alex Harvin Landing, Lake Marion, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Darlington County: Highway 34/Cashua Ferry Landing, Great Pee Dee River, Darlington, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Georgetown County: Carroll A. Campbell Landing, Sampit River, Georgetown, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Kershaw County: Clearwater Cove Marina Landing, Lake Wateree, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Lexington County: Dreher Island State Park Landing, Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Oconee County: South Cove County Park Landing, Lake Keowee, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Saluda County: SCE&G #4 Riverbend Boat Ramp, Lake Murray, Batesburg-Leesville, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Spartanburg County: Lake Bowen Landing, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • York County: Ebenezer Park Landing, Lake Wylie, 10 a.m. to Noon

Tuesday, July 4:

  • Berkeley County: William H. Dennis Landing, Tail Race Canal, Moncks Corner, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Charleston County: Remleys Point Boat Ramp, Charleston Harbor, Mt. Pleasant, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Chesterfield County: Lake H.B. Robinson Landing, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Horry County: Johnny Causey Landing, Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Laurens County: River Fork Landing, Lake Greenwood
  • Lexington County: Lake Murray Dam Landing: 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Lexington County: Larry Coon Landing, Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Oconee County: Devils Fork State Park Landing, Lake Jocassee, 8-10 a.m.
  • Orangeburg County: Santee State Park Landing, Lake Marion, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • Spartanburg County: Lake Bowen Landing, 10 a.m. to Noon
  • York County: Ebenezer Park Landing, Lake Wylie, 10 a.m. to Noon

Saturday, July 15:

  • Beaufort County: Battery Creek Boat Landing, Beaufort Water Festival, Port Royal, 10 a.m. to Noon