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. 🚤