South Carolina / Lake Whelchel /
Lake Whelchel Boat Ramp
Boat ramp · on Lake Whelchel · near Forest Lake Homes · South Carolina
Past algal blooms
Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2020 and 2021.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026
Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.
At the launch
- Type
- Boat ramp
- Ramp lanes
- 2
- Docks
- 1
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Car parking
- 15 Parking Spaces for vehicle trailer combo and 20 spaces for vehicles
- Restrooms
- No
- Managed by
- Board of Public Works
- Coordinates
- 35.10538, -81.63639
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
On Lake Whelchel
Reservoir in South Carolina. All launches on Lake Whelchel.
Nearby launches
- Bowens River Access and Parking Area · 3.2 mi · Broad River
- Cherokee Ford Recreation Area · 4.8 mi · Broad River
- Lake Cherokee Boat Launch · 5.5 mi · Lake Cherokee
- Thicketty Creek · 8.2 mi · Thicketty Creek Wcd Lake Number 26
- Pick Hill Access · 9.1 mi · Broad River
- Ninety Nine Island Canoe Access · 9.8 mi · Broad River
Sources
- South Carolina DNR Public Water Access (boat ramps and paddle launches) record BR212 · Public data (SCDNR), disclaimer and hold-harmless only; no use limitations stated
Why it is listed as public: listed by South Carolina DNR Public Water Access (boat ramps and paddle launches). Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.