# 6 - Stevens Creek Cove-
-Lake Murray-
Rated: Strenuous
10 miles, round-trip
Ready for a challenge? Although not technically
difficult, it's a long, but rewarding paddle to Stevens
Creek Cove. It's a quieter, narrower paddle to get to
cove, and once you get there, you're rewarded with
quaint nooks that boats can't get back into. You're-
-almost guaranteed to have this part of the lake to yourself!
Difficulty: Strenuous, but only due to distance.
Distance: 10 miles, round-trip.
Time: 4 - 6 hours.
Crowds: Very light.
Put In / Take Out: Rocky Point Recreation Area / Boat Ramp, 411 Rocky Ramp Dr., Chapin, SC 29036.
GPS: 34.095889, -81.384028 or 34°05’45.2”N, 81°23’02.5"W
GPS Coordinates for Stevens Creek Cove: 34.139917, -81.420889 or 34°08’23.7”N, 81°25’15.2"W
Fees/Permits: None.
Current: Negligible, generally a southeast direction.
Precautions: Winds above 10 MPH can be tough for a paddler on Lake Murray. There is a lot of open
water for wind to intensify and cause waves/whitecaps. Be mindful of fast moving motorized boats and
use your paddle to signal your location.
Water Level: For this Blueway paddle trail, water level is not as much of a concern.
For Lake Murray Water Levels, click HERE.
Weather on the Trail: Click HERE
