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 starting point is not too far from Greenwood, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good spots for that around here. There's camping available near Stevens Creek. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping
    stuff. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near.
The scenic beauty of South Carolina and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This is the only paddling section along Stevens Creek.

Briefly about the general area:
While you're here at Stevens Creek you can take a hike along the Turkey Creek Hiking Trail. Stevens Creek is a reasonably wet place ordinarily with a great deal of rain; the wettest month of the year is mostly March, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is November.
At Stevens Creek
 
during the summertime months highs are in the 90's while overnight lows are typically in the 60's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 50's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Stevens Creek drop into the 30's.

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)
 Ski Areas Near Stevens Creek:
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 104 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 105 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 119 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 127 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 137 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 138 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 140 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 143 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 145 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 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 Ga, Augusta , 18 miles away
Wingate by Wyndham - Augusta, 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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