I has the best time with 4Reels- everything was ready. Had a spotter and pulled them in! Safety…read morefirst and a bunch of fine- I was able to be safe a learn how to fish! Thank you

Great day today with Captain Brian on Lake Hartwell! We caought over 20 fish and had a fantastic…read moreexperience. I highly recommend 4Reel Fishing Charters!

I was at Lake Hartwell and lost the lower end of my boat motor. I stopped by the Dock Depot to ask…read morefor some advice and was blown away by their customer service! Not only were they technically closed for business that day but they offered to order the parts and do the repairs so I can continue my vacation as planned. I recommend anyone to stop by and see the fine folks here at the Dock Depot. When I am in the area it will be the only place for me! Thank you again guys for your amazing and top notch care!!

I purchased some Aqua Stairs from the Dock Depot. Mark was wonderful to work with and everything…read morewent as scheduled. I love my new stairs and it is one of the best investments we've made. Mark made the whole process of getting them a breeze and we will be shopping there again soon!!

I love this place! It is my favorite county park! The trails are well kept, and there are a few…read moreto choose from depending on how ambitious you feel. Or sometimes it's nice to just sit on the giant rock and look at the beautiful waterfall. There is a very nice little playground that my grandkids had a blast playing on. As well as a couple of nice adult swings for the grownups to sit on and watch the kids. There are also places for the kids, and adults too, to get in the water. . As a bonus, the bathrooms are kept very clean and are nicer than any park bathroom I have ever been in. If you haven't been here yet, just do it!

I've been wanting to go to Chau Ram County Park for a few years. When I wanted to go, it rained…read more Then I forgot about it. This time, I made sure to come. I dragged my husband with me since it was a nice day. It was a 2-hour drive. The GA-SC border has lots of gorgeous waterfalls. $2 parking Interesting enough, we arrived and saw another group of familiar faces! Coincidentally, we saw Richard and his family there! He was there with another group of hikers. This is an easy "hike" - all you had to do was walk behind the visitor's center and the waterfall is there. However, we went on the trail to go behind on top of the rock where the waterfall is. You can tell there's still lots of renovating. It has beautiful scenery. 17/2020

This is the best waterfall we got to visit in SC this far. After we left Reedy Branch Falls we…read moredrove here. Well, as close as we could get. I didn't realize that we couldn't drive all the way to the trailhead so we had a long hike in store due to me having to carry my toddler most of the time. I should have re-read the previous reviews before coming. My friend did help me carry her as well and for that I was very thankful. So definitely don't recommend this hike with a little one unless strapped in a carrier. Also, I don't recommend it for the elderly either. It's definitely a wilderness hike deal with roots and elevation change. In fact, it's mostly downhill on the way to the falls, but on the way back it's pretty much all uphill, which was not fun with aforementioned young child. It's about a half mile to the actual trailhead and then another 0.7 mile to the falls. That's about 2.4 miles round trip. The reason of course that my boys absolutely became enamored with this place is the large swimming hole. It is wonderful and has plenty of space. The waterfall itself is beautiful and although it's not as tall as others, its width is quite impressive. I was trying to get as close as I could and even noticed a hidden part of the falls inside of the rock structure. That was so cool!! The sand at the base and shore give it a beachy vibe. We definitely packed it in and out making sure not to leave anything behind as to preserve the area as best as possible. Needless to say we were wiped by the time we made it back to our vehicles, but we're still glad we decided to venture here. Coming back with my hubby and boys in the very near future. Happy yelping!

I just wanted to update my 3/15/20 review below to add I've now done this hike several times, but…read moreTHIS time I had the chance to hike it with a friend who is directly related to the namesake of the waterfall... Riley Moore. Sandie is a church friend of mine and Riley Moore was her Great Great Uncle (I believe that's right). He once upon a time operated a grist mill here at the top of the falls. She's been trying to get here to see the waterfall, but couldn't find it and wanted to join us (along with her family) since I knew the way. Upon further research I discovered there are actually still remnants of the mill including visible drill holes, spikes and bolts. Thought that was pretty cool info to share! [ [ [ PREVIOUS REVIEW ] ] ] Riley Moore Falls is small in height but HUGE in personality. It's located off State Road S37-748, which is a nicely maintained gravel road where cars and trucks alike can comfortably traverse. ~~~ DIRECTIONS From Westminster, SC - DO NOT turn onto Cobb Bridge Road from Long Creek Hwy (Hwy 76) where you will see the brown & white sign pointing you in the direction of Riley Moore Falls. Our GPS had us go this way, then left onto State Road S37-748, but the road was CLOSED during our visit! INSTEAD, turn onto PU-32 also known as Rocky Fork Road. Turn left onto a gravel road near Rocky Fork Baptist Church and follow that until it dead ends @ State Road S37-748 (also known as Spy Rock Road). Turn right and drive approx. 1.4 miles (4 minutes) to 748c (aka Riley Moore Shoals Road). Park at the intersection of State Road S37-748 and 748c. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE 748c in a car or minivan. Low clearance vehicles will find the terrain on this road to be VERY difficult to navigate without bottoming out or getting stuck. I'd also recommend 4x4 capability on wet days! There can be several deep-pocketed muddy areas after heavy rains. ~~~ THE TRAIL Once you reach the intersection of Spy Rock Rd (S37-748) and 748c, park roadside on Spy Rock, secure your vehicle and begin your hike approx. 1/2 mile down the "primitive road." IF you have a high ground clearance SUV or truck, you can drive the primitive road another half mile or so to a second parking area near the trailhead. The primitive road is VERY BUMPY  and can be muddy in spots after heavy rains, so a 4x4 is best. After reaching the second parking area, follow the marked trail on the left!!! The trail is a little over a 1/2 mile to the falls from here. The trail is fairly straightforward and easy to follow. ~~~ THE FALLS Once you reach the Chauga River, you will notice a large sandy area with plenty of room for an entire horde of hikers!!! Riley Moore Falls is not very tall (only about 12 feet), but it is very wide and has a deep base pool. PRO TIP - Bring swimwear, towels and a picnic, but be sure to pack it in and pack it out. ~~~ THINGS TO KNOW Hiking Distance: 2 miles (round trip to falls from S37-748) Difficulty of hiking 748c: All downhill to trailhead (moderate return) Difficulty of hiking trail to falls: EASY Creek Crossings: NO Elevation Gain: 357 feet Waterfall Height: Approx 12 feet Access to top of falls: NO - not without getting wet Access to base of falls: YES Pool of water @ base of Falls: YES Sitting areas @ base: YES + sandy beach RESTROOMS: NO PARKING: YES (along road) + secondary parking area closer to trailhead for trucks and high ground clearance vehicles with room for about 6 cars. ~~~ [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] A lovely waterfall in any season, but also a great spot for a summer swim. While we had the waterfall practically to ourselves during our Mid-March expedition, be advised other trail website reviews say it gets trashy & crowded in summer months. What a shame if that is true because it truly is a treasure. ENJOY! 2022 / 74 #UPDATE 178

Don't recommend. A person in our group was injured and we had to leave immediately for the…read moreemergency room and all they cared about was that we left their boats at the takeout. Realizing they are expensive we called them immediately to let them know to get them. They just seemed to be more interested in the $ than providing a great experience. It was $40 for a shuttle ride 1-way for just 3 people. It was absurd. I should've used a reputable outfitter like NOC.

All our gear was excellent. Location is very good for river access to section 3 and 4. Also they…read moremake a great after paddle pizza.

Need a boat dock, work done on a boat dock, repairs, etc.?…read more Custom Steel and Wood builds the best docks on Harwell (and some other lakes)... We have had two docks built by them and any number of modifications to the first one over it's 15 year life at our place. The current dock is aluminum and is well built, well designed, very attractive, and functional. Docks are a substantial investment. This place maximized the benefits of your dollar if you plan to keep your dock for the long term. They also produce an excellent boat lift. Easy to work with and honest as the day is long....

Custom Steel and Wood did a complete dock system for me in 2003. The work was remarkably good…read more Fifteen years later, no problems. But when an existing fixed portion of my dock was upended from a storm, to which their dock system was attached, they were very unresponsive to my request for a quote, or to schedule a repair. I've been calling for 4 months, and have been unable to even get an appointment for a quote. I'm very disappointed.Treating your paying customers as if they're insignificant is bad business.

This was so fun! You need to ration your feed on the bus because it's really fun to give it out to…read morethe animals. Would come again fs. I think the cow and I are friends now.

Super fun experience for an amazingly reasonable price!…read more We were able to see come cool and friendly animals, feed and pet some and be surrounded by beautiful budgies (parakeets) all for under $40! This is a great way to spend a few hours and get a lot of laughs, pics and memories. It looks like they will be expanding the drive thru safari route. We took our own vehicle and it took a licking or two lol. Bring wet wipes and hand sanitizer, you'll need it after the ride is over. Also, splurge the $3 for the budgie stick, so worth it. Unfortunately, the turtle didn't come out so we could feed it, but we fed the carrots to the other animals.

These folks sell a great front swivel boat lift and are some of the best people to deal with that…read moreyou will ever meet. I have never had any problems with getting them out to make changes for new boats. Very dependable and as honest and friendly as possible. I just bought a new boat and needed the lift reconfigured to fit the new hull. Ernest Rodgers who owns the company, came out Friday night as we got the boat in the water for the first time and adjusted our lift. He stopped by the boat dealer to measure the boat hull earlier and probably could have just adjusted the lift with out the boat. He said that he wanted to see the boat on the lift to make absolutely certain it was OK. When in the "up" position the lift's locking arm mechanism puts upward pressure on your boat dock and eliminates movement of your boat relative to your dock. This cuts down on wear and squeaking, etc. The arms can be padlocked for security. This is much easier than other four point systems where I have had to use chain or cable to secure the lift to the dock posts. The lift is built of heavy steel that is galvanized. All metal is out of the water and only the plastic tanks are in the water... I have owned a four point system that was more complicated and not as stable. It was also more difficult to load the boat onto. With a four point system the entire lift submerges. When you pull your boat into the slip you need to secure it with lines, then hold it in place while the lift comes up out of the water. In wind or chop, this can be a difficult process. If the boat doesn't line up correctly, you have to sink the lift and try again. At a minimum, you will be holding the boat for With a front swivel system like this the front of the lift is hinged to your dock and the back of the lift sinks. It's much like a boat trailer. Loading the boat is simple. You pull into your slip and the front of the lift catches and centers your boat. You power the boat up on the lift for a foot or two... the lift holds the boat. You then turn on the lift and your boat is picked up. There is much less holding and centering to be concerned with and there is less chance of your boat contacting the sides of your slip. The Carolina Boat Lift is also less susceptible to sinking due to waves. I have a friend who would find his lift down because waves lifted his four point system up and dumped the air in his tanks. The Carolina Boat Lift does not bounce and will hold air better. The standard lifting capacity of the lift is 6500 lbs. That's over 2000 lbs. more lift than competitors' standard lifts. If you are like us, you may move up to a heaver boat over time. Replacing or adding to a lift is expensive so this extra capacity can be very useful. I have owned both the Carolina Boat Lift and the competitors four point system and by far prefer the Carolina Boat Lift...