Recreation Region: Long Cane Ranger District

Long Cane Creek Boat Ramps

Located near Little River in the western portion of the Long Cane Ranger District, the Long Cane and Highway 28 Boat Ramps provide access to some of the finest fishing along the backwaters of Clark Hill Reservoir. At the Long Cane Ramp, an elevated picnic area containing four tables and a central fire ring affords visitors a panoramic view of the surrounding scenery.

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Current Conditions

In response to the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene, all recreation sites on the Sumter National Forest remain closed until hazardous conditions improve and assessments can be completed.

General Information

A valid South Carolina fishing license is required to fish on the national forests. The U.S. Forest Service does not issue any licenses or permits for hunting or fishing. Please visit the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Web site for license and regulations information.

South Carolina fishing and boating regulations apply. See http://www.dnr.sc.gov/ for more information. Pack It In – Pack It Out. There are no garbage cans at these sites.

Getting There

Directions

Long Cane Boat Ramp: From Anderson, travel south on Hwy 28 to the four way stop in Abbeville. Turn right and travel 3.3 miles to the intersection of Hwy 28 and Hwy 72. Continue on Hwy 28 for 15.2 miles. Turn right onto S 33-276, and travel for 1.3 miles. Bear right onto FS 3007, and travel .6 miles to parking lot. Highway 28 Boat Ramp: From Anderson, travel south on Hwy 28 to the four way stop in Abbeville. Turn right and travel 3.3 miles to the intersection of Hwy 28 and Hwy 72. Continue on Hwy 28 for 14.1 miles. The parking lot is on the left immediately after the bridge.