The highway connects North Augusta with the Sumter National Forest.

The western end of the highway travels through Sumter National Forest.

After curving back to the south, it crosses over Hardy Creek and Sweetwater Branch.

It crosses over Fox Creek and Pole Branch immediately before an interchange with Interstate 20 (I-20; Strom Thurmond Freeway).

SC 230 has a short south section and passes underneath the North Augusta Greeneway.