I would go to shem creek boat ramp. ive put a canoe there and putted around towards the back at lower tides you shouldnt have a problem with boat traffic towards the back. plus there are still people around if you need assistance.
I forgot about Shem Creek. Usually stuff doesn’t move very fast around there, good point!
I agree with redbull. I also think that Folly Creek could be a sketchy spot for a canoe and a 3 year old. There are plenty of places up in the Francis Marion in the fresh/brackish creeks that would be cool and you wouldn’t have to worry about any big boat traffic. Maybe the occasional jonboat, but that’s it. There is a canoe/kayak launch on a tidal creek in Awendaw right along the Palmetto Trail that looked nifty but I haven’t checked out any of these spots.
Maybe I should take him out to the Grillage or the Jettis or something, or give him a tour of Ft. Sumter 
Seriously though I’m tempted to go, WITHOUT my son, but with another adult, and do some shark fishing for some modest sized sharks (catch/release only!). I may be too chicken crap to try it though lol.
no matter what you decide, dont go alone. solo paddle in strong current and wind will wear you down.
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Originally posted by heartofthesunno matter what you decide, dont go alone. solo paddle in strong current and wind will wear you down.
Yes it will!
I’ve been in some creeks up in Murrel’s Inlet in a jonboat with a 10hp motor that struggled more than you’d expect against the current. I would have never stood a chance in a canoe.