Where to Launch It?

Summer is almost here and many boat owners are looking for places to launch their boats. Daniel Island is home to two community boat landings; the Beresford Creek Street boat landing, which is available to residents of the Daniel Island Community Association (DICA) and the Ralston Creek boat landing, which is located in Great Oak Park and is available to residents of the Daniel Island Park Association (DIPA). For our readers who do not fall into either of those categories, we have listed other near-by options.

Public Boat Landings

• Remley’s Point Boat Landing:

Remley’s Point is maintained by Charleston County. It is located off Mathis Ferry Road in Mt. Pleasant. This boat landing is conveniently located near the Charleston harbor.

• Harry Hallman Boat Landing:

Otherwise known as the Shem Creek Boat Landing, this boat landing is named after the late Harry Hallman who was mayor of Mt. Pleasant from 2000 – 2009. It is located at the end of Mill Street on Shem Creek.

• Paradise Island Boat Landing:

Paradise Island houses a smaller public boat landing located in North Mt. Pleasant, which is also maintained by Charleston County. This boat landing is more suitable for kayaks and canoes than boats. To find, go to the end of Chandler Road, off Highway US 17 North, on the Wando River.

• Garris Landing:

Garris Landing is owned and maintained by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. To find, take Highway US 17 North, turn right onto Sewee Road, go northeast 5.5 km. (3.4 mi.), then turn right onto Bull Island Road. Follow this road to Garris Landing.

• W.O. Thomas, JR. (County Farm) Boat Landing:

Located off Leeds Avenue, on the Ashley River, this boat landing is equipped with a 2-lane boat ramp, courtesy dock, fishing area, picnic area, and paved parking for 50 vehicles. Gas, diesel, dry storage, and wet slips are also available on site.

For-A-Fee Boat Landings

• Isle of Palms Marina Boat Landing:

Located next to the Wild Dunes Resort, this boat landing has direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway. Summer launch fee for non-resident is $15.00. Or opt for a yearly decal costing $300.00.

• Breach Inlet Boat Landing:

This privately owned boat landing is located on Palm Boulevard on the Isle of Palms, right at Breach Inlet. Launch fees are $200 per year for non-residents. You must provide copy of insurance coverage.