Location
Ramp Details
- Access
- ✓ Public Access
- Address
- 999 Buckhall Landing Rd, McClellanville, SC 29458, USA
- Coordinates
- 33.038461, -79.560953
About This Launch
The Buck Hall Recreation Area and Boat Landing in Charleston County, South Carolina offers straightforward access without the crowds of larger facilities. The area feels authentically local, with tidal creeks setting the tone. Early mornings bring the serious fishermen; by mid-afternoon, families arrive for swimming and recreation. The ramp's gradient works well for boats of various sizes, from car-toppers to larger center consoles. Anglers report consistent action during spring and fall, with bass and panfish being the primary targets. Local tide information and current weather conditions are displayed above to help you plan the best launch window. The bait and tackle information below includes shops that carry local knowledge as valuable as their inventory. Charleston County has the local resources you'll need for a successful day of boating. Boaters rate it 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 435 reviews.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buck Hall Recreation Area and Boat Landing free to use?
Most public boat ramps in South Carolina are free to use, though some may require a daily or annual pass. Check the amenities section above or contact local authorities for current fee information.
What are the hours of operation?
Many boat ramps are accessible 24/7, but it's best to launch during daylight hours for safety. Check for any posted signs or local regulations regarding operating hours.
Is parking available at this boat launch?
Most boat launches provide designated parking for vehicles with trailers. Parking availability may vary by season and time of day. Arrive early on weekends and holidays for the best parking options.
What's the best time to launch here?
Weekday mornings typically offer the least crowded conditions. For fishing, early morning and late afternoon often produce the best results. Check the tide information on this page to plan around favorable water levels.
Boater Reviews
Great campground! The camp host that is there during the fall months is amazing, if you chat with him he will happily provide you with all kinds of neat information about the area. The campground is scheduled for a major face lift, as of September the job has been submitted for bids, expected to begin sometime around the first of the year (2026).
So this is a multi-use recreation area focused on camping, boating, hiking and biking. The camping area appears to be fairly limited but there are bathroom facilities and parking. The bathrooms are minimally maintained and I would certainly recommend shower shoes. Parking is primarily centered around day users for the hiking trails (the loop is roughly 11 miles) which can also be used by mountain bikers. It's mostly single track and some areas of the trail are heavily rooted so keep in mind that all users need to cooperate and cyclists may need to dismount often when encountering hiking groups. The boat launch has a good number of parking spots and accommodates more than one boat at a time.
Very spacious and decent RV camp sites. Fire pit and wooden picnic table at each RV space. Extremely pet friendly with lots of grassy areas to walk your dog. Verizon cell service works there perfectly. Boat ramp looked good. The bathrooms were disgusting, and the doors are always open due to according to their sign, they lock permanently.There is a shower available which was quite dirty, if you use it definetly bring shower shoes. When we stayed June 30th, in the womens bathroom there was only one usable toilet, the other stall was roped off for service needed. In a nutshell, if you are in an RV and you have a dog and DO NOT need a bathroom it is a good place to stay. If you have a boat it looks like a great boat ramp.
This review is for the of the Awendaw Passage leg of Palmetto Trail. Stunning views. Word of caution: be very careful on the first bit of boardwalk by the parking lot when it’s wet. It’s deceivingly slippery. If you’re on a bike, I’d probably skip that part and head around the corner to where the dirt trail starts back up the entrance an eighth mile or so.
This is a nice place to camp! It was clean and quiet! $28 per night. Restrooms were clean!
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