Turkey Creek And Sc Highway 35 To Confluence With Stevens Creek river run
Turkey Creek And Sc Highway 35 To Confluence With Stevens Creek
The segment mileage for this section is approximately 5 miles, with numerous rapids and obstacles along the way. Some of the more notable rapids include Turkey Creek Rapid, Dam Rapid, and the Narrows.
There are specific regulations in place for this area that visitors should be aware of. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources requires all paddlers to wear a Type III personal flotation device and to carry a sound-producing device, such as a whistle, while on the water. Additionally, camping and fires are not allowed along the riverbank.
Overall, the Whitewater River section from Turkey Creek and SC Highway 35 to the confluence with Stevens Creek offers an exciting whitewater experience for intermediate paddlers, with specific regulations in place to ensure safety and conservation of the area.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Turkey Creek And Sc Highway 35 To Confluence With Stevens Creek -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 585 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 1,670 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 50 cfs | → |
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 33 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Mt. Carmel | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 4,870 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Boat launches
- Lakeview Drive Parksville
- Dordon Creek Boat Ramp
- Saint John's Road, Clarks Hill
- Columbia County
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Ridge Road 5943, Columbia County
Other river runs
- Steven's Creek Crossing Sc Highway 21 To Steven's Creek Crossing Sc Highway 88
- The Western Jenkins County Line To The I-95 Bridge Crossing
- Nf Boundary To Glenwood Springs/Lake Sinclair
- Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
- 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp To Confluence Of Cedar Creek
Campgrounds
- Hamilton Branch State Park
- Modoc - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Clarks Hill Military
- Bussey Point Wilderness Area
- Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
- Lick Fork Lake
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Turkey Creek And Sc Highway 35 To Confluence With Stevens Creek as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About Turkey Creek And Sc Highway 35 To Confluence With Stevens Creek
What's the optimal flow for Turkey Creek And Sc Highway 35 To Confluence With Stevens Creek?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
Snoflo-tracked paddle runs within driving distance of Turkey Creek And Sc Highway 35 To Confluence With Stevens Creek.