Fall Paddle on Lake Tugaloo

 Join us for a day of paddling on Lake Tugaloo where we can hopefully  enjoy the Fall colors in all their grandure as is typical of the Lake Tugaloo valley area.  

We will paddle northward on the lake to the Chattooga inlet and explore. We'll stop for lunch on  a sandy beach (or other easily accessible point). We will then choose to paddle to the dam for a breathtaking view down the Tugaloo river inlet or not. 

This is a full day paddle. The lake has a slight current but mostly flat. Time on the water will vary depending on the lake conditions and can be extensive. 

We'll meet at 10:00am at the South Carolina Lake Tugaloo Boat Ramp (note this is the opposite sideof the lake than my events here in past years). This ramp is fully paved, the road leading to it is dirt, but hard packed. Parking is limited at the ramp, but you can drop your boat and gear at the staging area and park on the side of the road if need be. 

The boat ramp on the SC side of the lake is off of hwy-76 from Long Creek, SC –  Damascus Church and down Bull Sluice rd.

If you would like to carpool please contact members in your area.

Disclaimer: The road from the Interpretive Center to the boat ramp is dirt and rough in places. It is identified as requiring 4 wheel drive. I have been down it several times without 4 wheel drive and have seen a Camry, Accord, Explorer, 2wd trucks, mini van, etc. having no problem navigating it. Recently the road was regraveled. Weather affects the road, and it is hard to say what the condition will be when we get there, but I would guess no problem. We can consolidate at the meeting area as much as possible. I will have a 4x4 that can haul persons, boats, and gear down to the lake if prefered.

This is a weather permitting event

We will not paddle in inclement weather

We will paddle regardless of temperature, but not if rain