Reviews: Cooper River Marina

Reviewed by: Mary Willis , Mer et Soleil, on Aug 8, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Helpful dock staff. They know their marina and made recommendations about lines, fenders and bow facing down river. We did much better with the rolly waves than the boat behind us with bow up river. It is a 1/4 mile walk to land. Once there, lots of grass for a pet. Facilities are nice and cleaned daily. They're much closer for us than they were for our dog. Plan to stay there again.

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Reviewed by: Rachel Shalala on Aug 5, 2025
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 37'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

Ubers have gotten better about routing to the marina. We've had no trouble getting Ubers to or from the marina. There's nothing within walking distance for groceries, hardware stores, etc. There is a small ships store at the marina with snacks, beer, and a couple of boat maintenance items but it's not extensive. It's a long walk to land, but there is a river bank and walking trail on the premises. Great marina for wildlife watching. The current can be strong and cargo ships to pass by frequently. There is a mining operation nearby so occasionally there's an odd smell in the air.

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Reviewed by: Janeen Axtell , Toes in the Water, on Oct 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 53'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Cooper River Marina is a nice place to stop. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It is a gated marina and slip renters are given a key fob that unlocks the gates. The restroom/bathhouse are very nice. Be aware that the marina is adjacent to the Port of Charleston and large container ships put off wakes which rock your boat if you are slipped on the outside. There are no restaurants or services near the marina and it is a long walk out of the marina if you are heading out to meet an UBER. Speaking of UBER, Google maps, which UBER drivers depend on, has trouble routing drivers to the Marina.

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Reviewed by: Tony , LOONAROSSA, on Jun 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 30'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Nice marina, Fair prices, but, long walk to parking lot. Good facility, except sometimes a nearby smoke stack will spew small black particles on your boat. We stayed there for 3 months a while back, so this issue may have been corrected.

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Reviewed by: Barbara , Irene, on Oct 10, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

We spent one month here, mostly off the boat, but we visited regularly. From the moment we made our reservation until we left, the staff were professional, courteous, and helpful. It's off the beaten path but we ubered and had family nearby. (But it is a long walk from the transient docks to the parking lot.) The bathrooms and laundry were nice and clean. The store had ice and beer and a few other things but no groceries. Very reasonable rates. We will stay here again.

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Reviewed by: Capt Maria Langer , Ecstasea, on Mar 26, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.3'

Rating: 4

This was a relatively good marina but it was not near any groceries, shopping, or other services. Transient area was not protected by a breakwater and it got very rough at the dock with winds coming out of the south. Facilities were clean and well kept, including bathrooms, showers, laundry area, and lounge. Nice open patio with picnic tables overlooking Cooper River. Staff accepts mail and packages but does not tell you when they arrive. Marina store not well stocked; perhaps it was still off season at the end of March? Staff was friendly.

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Reviewed by: Michael Baum , Precious, on Aug 31, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 20'
Draft: 1.5'

Rating: 5

Our first overnight trip on a boat in marina. This was a great first experience and it couldn't have been better. Extremely friendly staff and nice facilities.

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