Courtesy Boat Inspections Offered on State Waterways During July 4th Holiday

By SCDNR

In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the July 4 holiday, the SC Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings across the state.

SCDNR boating safety and enforcement officers will conduct quick but thorough inspections of required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registrations.

Individuals who fail to follow safety rules or registration requirements will not be ticketed during the free inspections. Instead, they will have the opportunity to correct the problem before putting their boat in the water. SCDNR officers will also be available to answer questions and provide boaters with tips on how to stay safe on the water.

To report boating violations, such as reckless driving or impaired boating, call SCDNR’s 24-hour toll-free hotline at 1-800-922-5431 or dial #DNR on your cell phone.

To obtain a copy of South Carolina boating regulations, to learn about local boating safety courses or to obtain a free floatation plan form, contact the SCDNR Boating Safety Office at 1-800-277-4301 or visit www.dnr.sc.gov/.education/boated.html.

Boat Inspection Locations for July 4 Holiday:

Thursday July 4:

– Spartanburg County: Lake Bowen Landing, 10 a.m. to noon

– Pickens County: Twin Lakes Landing, Lake Hartwell, 10 a.m. to noon

– York County: Allison Creek Landing, Lake Wylie, 10 a.m. to noon

– Marion County: Galivants Ferry, Little Pee Dee River, 10 a.m. to noon

– Lexington County: Larry Coon Landing, Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to noon

– Lexington County: Lake Murray Dam, 10 a.m. to noon

– Richland County: Lighthouse Marina, Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to noon

– Horry County: Bass Pro Shop, Intracoastal Waterway, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

– Charleston County: Wappoo Cut Landing, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

– Beaufort County: Lemon Island Landing, Okatie, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Friday July 5:

– Anderson County: River Fork Landing, Lake Hartwell, 10 a.m. to noon

– Oconee County: South Cove County Park, 10 a.m. to noon

– Darlington County: Highway 34 Cashua Ferry Landing, 10 a.m. to noon

– Kershaw County: Clearwater Cove Landing, Lake Wateree, 10 a.m. to noon

– Lexington County: Dreher Island State Park, Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to noon

– Saluda County: SCE&G Ramp #4 Landing, Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to noon

– Clarendon County: Alex Harvin Landing, Lake Marion, 10 a.m. to noon

– Charleston County: Limehouse Landing, Stono River, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

– Charleston County: Buck Hall Landing, McClelanville, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

– Georgetown County: Carrol Campbell Landing, Sampit River, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Saturday July 6:

– McCormick County: Dorn Landing, Thurmond Lake, 10 a.m. to noon

– Greenwood County: Lake Greenwood State Park, 10 a.m. to noon

– Oconee County: Seneca Creek, Lake Hartwell, 10 a.m. to noon

– York County: Allison Creek Park Landing, Lake Wylie, 10 a.m. to noon

– Chesterfield County: Lake HB Robinson, 10 a.m. to noon

– Richland County: Lighthouse Marina, Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to noon

– Lexington County: Lake Murray Dam, 10 a.m. to noon

– Charleston County: Remley’s Point Landing, Mt. Pleasant, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

– Berkeley County: William H. Dennis Landing, Tail Race Canal, Moncks Corner, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

– Horry County: Johnny Causey Landing, Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Saturday July 13:

– Beaufort County: Beaufort Water Festival, Battery Creek Landing, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.