No white water exists except during times of flooding. Since fallen trees are a common occurrence, canoes are the most suitable craft. Flat-bottomed boats less than 14 feet long are recommended. Turkey and Stevens Creeks may fluctuate 10 to 20 vertical feet during flood conditions and inexperienced floaters, parents with children, and scout troops should check with the District Ranger's office before attempting a float. The creek also becomes very shallow in places during dry conditions which may necessitate carrying your craft.
Rock outcrops in the stream bottom pose a hazard to canoes in shallow areas.
Steep hardwood bluffs, flood plain forest, and small marshy areas border the creek. Wildlife watchers might see deer, turkeys, raccoons and hawks and waterfowl. Plants such as bloodroot, anemone, geranium, wild ginger, cranefly orchid and partridgeberry are present. Nearby points of interest include the town of Edgefield, Lick Fork Recreation Area , Cyper Creek Hunt Camp, Beaverdam Rifle Range, Hamilton Branch State Park and McCormick, South Carolina. From Edgefield, take SC Route 23 south for 1.9 miles.