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Carroll Ashmore Campbell Marine Complex

The project, originally known as the Sampit River Park Boat Landing project, began in 1998 when a Georgetown County Boat Ramp Steering Committee identified the need for a new boat access facility on county waterways. They concluded that the County desperately lacked adequate water access for boaters.

The committee observed that Georgetown County is a sportsman's paradise possessing extraordinary fishing and hunting opportunities. They cited the fact that sport fishing is big business generating over $1 billion annually. Tournament fishing has major economic significance to host communities with spin-off economic gain provided by demand for lodging, food, fuel and other consumables. Georgetown County is noted as an ideal location for a major tournament facility due to the county's unique geographic location in that it is conceivable that both fresh and saltwater tournaments may be hosted from the same facility. Consequently, the committee recommended that the County pursue acquisition of a 19.83 acre parcel on the Sampit River for this purpose.

- Georgetown County has received tremendous support for development and acquisition of the Sampit River Park Boat Landing site from county, state and city government, from the Freshwater Fisheries Coalition, Winyah Bassmaster, Tidewater Bassmasters, Sampit Bassmasters, the Georgetown Sport Fishing Club and the Five Rivers Coalition.

- The Sampit River Park Landing site is designed to accommodate 200 car/trailer parking spaces, access and turnaround area, six landing lanes, a weighing and events area, an activity control facility, floating dock and visitor car parking.

- Total construction cost of the Sampit River Park Boat Landing project is $5,862,463. Funding for the project is provided through a combination of Federal Land & Water Conservation Fund, State, City , Local and County Sources.

Carroll Ashmore Campbell Marine Complex Opening Celebrated

On March 20th the 1st Annual Georgetown County Boat Show & Water Sports Extravaganza was held. This event drew several thousand attendees and was supported by a variety of local vendors and boat dealers.

The facility officially opened for use on March 22nd following a ribbon cutting celebration.

Marine Complex Now Open for Public Use

Georgetown County is pleased to include the addition of this marine complex to the county's boat landing facilities. This new facility will provide access to both fresh and saltwater boating and fishing from a modern, six ramp location on the Sampit River.

The facility is maintained by the county's Parks & Recreation Department and under the jurisdiction of the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office. The premises are also under 24 hour video surveillance.

Boaters are invited to utilize the facility free of charge but must register before each use by completing a vehicle hang tag which must be displayed within each vehicle while parked at the complex. Failure to register and display the handtag is subject to $25 fine per occurance.

Georgetown County

P.O. Box 421270 · 129 Screven Street
Georgetown, South Carolina 29442-1270 · Phone: 843-545-3063 · Fax: 843-545-3292