South Carolina whitewater - Stevens Creek, McCormick County

McCormick county, Highway 283 to SR 23 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II+(III)     13.2 miles
  The put-in location is a short drive from Greenwood, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The wonderful South Carolina scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Stevens Creek will make you feel great. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in South Carolina tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. Getting a good workout
    and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because
it is a very popular destination. The Highway 283 to SR 23 stretch of Stevens Creek in South Carolina is 13.2 miles long and is a class II+(III) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too.

Briefly about the general area:
Why not take a refreshing hike along the Turkey Creek Hiking Trail. Stevens Creek gets a lot of water; the wettest month of the year is usually March, that's the one that rains the most while November is the month with the least
 
amount of precipitation.
For the period of the months of summer highs here at Stevens Creek reach the 90's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 50's, and night lows in the 30's for Stevens Creek.

Stevens Creek, Highway 283 to SR 23 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II+(III)
Length: 13.2 miles
Average Gradient: 9 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.8286
Longitude: -82.22334

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.72861
Longitude: -82.18306

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Current weather conditions at Stevens Creek, South Carolina
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Local climate location: CALHOUN FALLS 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Stevens Creek.
 Whitewater Near Stevens Creek:
Savannah River, Edgefield/ Aiken County , 14 miles away, Class I - 12 miles long (US 221 below dam to US 25)
 Hotels Near Stevens Creek:
Holiday Inn AUGUSTA WEST I-20, Augusta , 17 miles away
Best Western Evans Hotel, Grovetown , 18 miles away
Americas Best Inns-Augusta Grovetown, Augusta , 18 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Augusta Ft Gordon Belair, Augusta , 18 miles away
Econo Lodge Martinez, Augusta , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Stevens Creek:
Hamilton Branch State Recreation Area, Plum Branch, 3 miles away
W D Morgan Store and Campground, Plum Branch, 5 miles away
Deerfeathers Store & Campgrnd, Plum Branch, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Stevens Creek:
Turkey Creek Hiking Trail, McCormick County , 4 miles away
Horn Creek Hiking Trail, Edgefield County , 13 miles away

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