The Catawba River Access Area at Fort Mill Dam is a nice, public recreational area right on the river near the town of Tega Cay and Fort Mill. This park has a free parking lot, boat ramp and a nice concrete trail that runs parallel to the Catawba River amongst the trees. There are two dam viewing areas; one by the parking lot and one at the end of the trail.
Nivens Creek Landing is a public access area for Lake Wylie with 2 boat ramps and a wooded area along the lake to fish or hang out. It is free to access and open to the public.