South Carolina whitewater, Savannah River McCormick Columbia county, Stevens Creek Dam to North Augusta Boat Ramp section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II(III)     5 miles   The scenic beauty of McCormick Columbia County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The starting point is not too far from Augusta-Richmond County. A good workout and just being out on the river     for a while will make you glad you came. This is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other places for that. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Stevens Creek Dam to North Augusta Boat Ramp section is one of them. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Stevens Creek Dam to North Augusta Boat Ramp stretch of Savannah River in McCormick Columbia County   is 5 miles long and is a class II(III) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: Why not take a refreshing hike along the Turkey Creek Hiking Trail; you'll most likely meet some folks from Clarks Hill here. When you're here at Savannah River it's always fun to visit Hamilton Branch State Park, and Savannah River is right by the Horn Creek Hiking Trail. This river is so great. Savannah River typically gets much rain. The month with most of the rain is March, and November meanwhile is the driest month. High temperatures at Savannah River throughout the warm months are in the 90's.     Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Savannah River.   Whitewater Near Savannah River: Savannah River, Edgefield/ Aiken County, 4 miles away       Class I - 12 miles long (US 221 below dam to US 25) Stevens Creek, McCormick County, 12 miles away       Class II+(III) - 13.2 miles long (Highway 283 to SR 23) Augusta Canal Overflow Flume, Richmond County, 16 miles away       Class III-V - -blank- miles long (Close to Augusta)   Marinas Near Savannah River: Trade Winds Marina, Appling , 6 miles away Little River Marina, Appling , 14 miles away Plum Branch Yacht Club, Plum Branch , 15 miles away Augusta Riverwalk Marina, Augusta , 16 miles away   Hotels Near Savannah River: Hyatt Place Augusta, Augusta , 9 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Augusta , 9 miles away Best Western Augusta West, Grovetown , 9 miles away Super 8 Augusta Ft Gordon Belair, Augusta , 9 miles away Holiday Inn AUGUSTA WEST I-20, Augusta , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Savannah River: Forks Campground, Edgefield County, 5 miles away Hamilton Branch Campground, Columbia County, 6 miles away Modoc, Modoc, 7 miles away   Trails Near Savannah River: Turkey Creek Hiking Trail, McCormick , 9 miles away Horn Creek Hiking Trail, Edgefield , 9 miles away   Public Lands Near Savannah River: Hamilton Branch State Park, South Carolina , 8 miles away Mistletoe State Park, Georgia , 16 miles away Baker Creek State Park, South Carolina , 20 miles away   Golf Courses Near Savannah River: Champions Retreat Golf Club, Evans , 3 miles away Riverwood Plantation, Evans , 5 miles away Jones Creek Golf Club, Evans , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Savannah River J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir, McCormick , 4 miles away