Highway 52 Landing
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:29 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 19
local timeWaxing Crescent (21% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Highway 52 Landing
| Location | Effingham, South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Ben Gause Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.4/5 (29 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 34.051039, -79.754175 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Florence County |
Highway 52 Landing is a public boat launch providing access to Ben Gause Bay in Effingham, South Carolina at coordinates 34.05104, -79.75418. Rated 4.4/5 based on 29 Google reviews.
Highway 52 Landing is a public boat launch on Ben Gause Bay in Effingham, Florence County, South Carolina. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There is 1 other mapped boat ramp within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Highway 52 Landing
Is Highway 52 Landing free to use?
Yes, Highway 52 Landing is a public boat launch with free access in Effingham, South Carolina.
How is Highway 52 Landing rated?
Highway 52 Landing has a 4.4 out of 5 rating based on 29 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Highway 52 Landing access?
Highway 52 Landing provides boat launch access to Ben Gause Bay in Effingham, South Carolina.
How do I get to Highway 52 Landing?
Highway 52 Landing is located at coordinates 34.051039, -79.754175 in Effingham, South Carolina. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Highway 52 Landing includes 1 other public boat ramps within 14.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.