Public boat landings in Charleston, SC

When the sun’s out there’s one thing on Charlestonian minds: boating. ⚓

But, what happens when you have a boat — or a friend with a boat — and don’t know where to set sail? We took to Reddit + our social feeds to find out where the best free, public boat ramps are that will help your outings start off with smooth sailing. 🚤

Remleys Point Public Boat Landing, 112 2nd St., Mount Pleasant

• At the western end of 5th Ave. in Remleys Point neighborhood
• Open 24/7
• Access to the Charleston Harbor

W. O. Thomas, Jr. Boat Landing, 4354 Bridge View Dr., North Charleston

• Take I-526 to Leeds Ave. Exit + go southeast on Leeds Ave. a short distance, then turn right onto Bridge View Dr. and drive until it ends at the boat landing.
• Open 24/7
• Picnic areas
• Access to the Ashley River

Limehouse Landing, 495 Main Rd., Johns Island

• At the base of the Limehouse Bridge
• Open 24/7
• Access to the Stono River

Pierpont Public Boat Landing, Cedar Ln.

• At the end of Cedar Ln. off Ashley River Rd.
• Open during daylight hours
• Access to a creek + the Ashley River

Herbert H. Jessen Public Boat Landing, 4850 Ladson Rd., Summerville

• Take I-26 to exit 203 + go southwest on College Park Rd. for about a mile. Turn right and go southwest on Ladson Rd. for about five miles until it ends at the boat landing.
• Parks, walking trails + picnic areas
• Open daily from 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
• Access to the Ashley River

Paradise Island Public Boat Landing, Chandler Rd., Awendaw

• At the end of Chandler Rd. off Hwy. 17
• Open 24/7
• Good for smaller watercraft like kayaks
• Access to the Wando River

Bettis Boat Landing, Bettis Boat Landing Rd, Hanahan

• Directly off Railroad Ave. — drive about one block then turn left onto Bettis Boat Ramp Rd. until it ends at the boat landing.
• Open
• Access to the Goose Creek Reservoir

Toogoodoo Landing, 4528 Parishville Rd., Yonges Island

• Take US 17 S + turn left onto 162. Take Parishville Rd. until it ends at the boat landing.
• Take US
• Open 24/7
• Access to Toogoodoo Creek

For more public landings, check out Charleston County Parks’ list here. 🚤