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
. 🚤