Smith McGee Boat Ramp
Smith McGee Boat Ramp
Smith McGee Boat Ramp provides access to Richard B Russell Lake with a single-lane launch, courtesy docks, and vault restrooms.
Located off Sara Simpson Road (CR 555) southwest of Starr, South Carolina, it is managed by Anderson County and offers convenient parking for boat trailers.
The ramp is a popular access point for kayakers and motorboat users exploring the 27-mile lake between Hartwell and Russell Dams.
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Savannah River
Saluda River
French Broad River
Chauga River
Tuckasegee River
Hartwell Lake
Richard B Russell Lake
Lake Keowee
Broadway Lake
Secession Lake
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