C.C. Haigh Jr. Boat Landing and Hilton Head Boat Ramps
The three public ramps on the island, the water each one opens onto, and the Bluffton landings nearby.
Public Boat Ramps on Hilton Head
Read the guideAt 2 William Hilton Parkway on Pinckney Island, just off US 278 as you come onto the island. A newly rebuilt ramp and courtesy dock on Mackay and Skull Creeks, with about 90 parking spaces. The fishing pier shares the site.
Cross Island Boat Landing
Get directions ↗The Broad Creek ramp at 68 Helmsman Way, with a courtesy dock and about 45 parking spaces. It opens onto Broad Creek and Calibogue Sound, the closest launch to Daufuskie and the Harbour Town side of the island.
Marshland Road Boat Landing
Get directions ↗A small gravel launch at 97 Marshland Road, at the headwaters of Broad Creek, for small boats, kayaks and canoes. About 20 parking spaces, very shallow water and no-wake zones.
Landings Across the Bridge
Alljoy Beach is the public May River boat landing in Bluffton: two ramp lanes, courtesy docks, restrooms, a small shoreline and tips for launching a kayak.
Bluffton Oyster Factory Park in Old Town: live-oak lawn, pavilion, boat ramp, oyster roasts, the Garvin-Garvey House and an oyster tour.
Which Ramp Opens Onto Which Water
C.C. Haigh Jr. opens onto Mackay Creek and Skull Creek, on the northwest edge of the island beside the Intracoastal Waterway. It is the biggest ramp and the first one you reach from the mainland. The fishing pier shares the site.
Cross Island opens onto Broad Creek and Calibogue Sound, on the south side of the island, which is the way to Daufuskie, Harbour Town and the sandbars. Broad Creek Marina and Palmetto Bay Marina are close by.
Marshland Road sits at the top of Broad Creek, where the water is very shallow. It suits a kayak or canoe, and the creek downstream leads to Broad Creek Marina.
Check the tide chart before you launch: the creeks here are tidal, and the shallow upper reaches near Marshland Road are best at mid to high tide.
Broad Creek Hilton Head: Ramp, Marinas and Charters
Broad Creek is the water most visitors mean. The Cross Island ramp launches onto it, Broad Creek Marina is on it, and the dolphin tours, sandbar trips and fishing charters leave from its docks. If you would rather not tow a boat, rent one or charter one with a captain.
Nearby Landings in Bluffton and on Daufuskie
Buckingham Landing: 55 Fording Island Road Extension in Bluffton, on Mackay Creek near the Karl Bowers Bridge, a county ramp.
Alljoy Landing: 265 Alljoy Road, on the May River in Bluffton, a county ramp that the county repaired in 2024. See the Alljoy Public Dock page.
Bluffton Oyster Factory Park: 75 Wharf Street, the town park on the May River. See the Oyster Factory Park page.
Daufuskie Island Boat Landing: 13 Haig Point Road on the New River, the island’s public landing for boats that cross over. Visitors without a boat take the Daufuskie ferry.
Fees, Hours and Rules
Beaufort County runs the public landings. It does not list fees or hours on its landing pages, so call Beaufort County Public Works at (843) 255-2800 for current parking rules before a long trip. South Carolina requires boaters born after July 1, 2007 to pass a boater education course to operate a boat of 10 horsepower or more; the SCDNR boater education page lists approved courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the C.C. Haigh Jr. Boat Landing?
At 2 William Hilton Parkway on Pinckney Island, just off US 278 on the way onto Hilton Head from the mainland. It has a ramp, a courtesy dock and about 90 parking spaces, and the fishing pier is beside it.
How many public boat ramps are on Hilton Head Island?
Three county ramps: C.C. Haigh Jr. on Pinckney Island, Cross Island at 68 Helmsman Way on Broad Creek, and Marshland Road at the head of Broad Creek, which is small and shallow. More ramps are across the bridge in Bluffton.
Is the Cross Island Boat Landing closing?
No. Beaufort County is improving the site and acquiring neighbouring land for parking so the ramp keeps its capacity.
Which boat ramp is best for Broad Creek?
Cross Island, which launches onto Broad Creek and Calibogue Sound. Marshland Road is at the shallow top of the creek and fits kayaks, canoes and small boats.
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