Keowee Town Landing
Simple public landing on the upper lake's west side — closest launch to the Highway 130 crossing and the northern coves. Ramp-and-go, no frills.
Lake Keowee
5 public launchesNorth to south, roughly — the county parks have the most going on (fees typically apply), the landings are simple ramp-and-go.
Stamp Creek Landing
Quiet landing tucked into the Stamp Creek arm on the west shore — a good put-in for exploring mid-lake water without the county-park bustle.
Mile Creek County Park
Pickens County's park on the east shore — launch, docks, and lakeside camping. The mid-lake location puts you minutes from the widest water on Keowee.
High Falls County Park
Oconee County park on the west shore with launch access and campsites — a solid base camp if you're making a weekend of it.
South Cove County Park
The south-end workhorse near Seneca — launch, swim beach, and camping in one park, close to the deepest water on the lake. When the lake runs low, this is the launch locals default to.
Lake Jocassee
1 public accessThere's exactly one way onto Jocassee with a trailer, and it's a good one.
Devils Fork State Park
The only public boat access on Lake Jocassee — ramps, camping, and villas inside the state park. Everything on Jocassee starts here: the waterfalls run, the dive sites, the gin-clear coves.
Before you tow: full pond on Keowee is 800 ft above sea level and Duke Energy draws the lake down through the year — a few feet makes shallow ramp aprons skinny. Fees, hours, and lane closures change seasonally at the county parks, so check the park's own page before a long drive. Live level is on the Lake Level page, and you can see the bottom around every launch on the 3D depth map.
Quick answers
How many public boat ramps are on Lake Keowee?
Five public launch points: South Cove County Park, High Falls County Park, Mile Creek County Park, Keowee Town Landing, and Stamp Creek Landing. The three county parks add camping, docks, or swim areas; the two landings are simple ramps.
How do I get a boat onto Lake Jocassee?
Devils Fork State Park in Salem is the only public boat access on Jocassee. On summer weekends it's busy — arrive early.
Does the lake level affect launching?
Yes — when Keowee runs a few feet below full pond, the shallow ends of some ramps get skinny. The live chips at the top of this page show today's level; South Cove sits near the deepest water on the lake and is the usual low-water choice.