Located on Combahee River, 26.8 miles from Hilton Head. Rated 5.0/5 from 5 Google reviews. Public access.
The 10 Best Boat Ramps Near Hilton Head, SC (2026)
We ranked every boat ramp within 50 miles of Hilton Head by real boater reviews. The top pick: Fields Point (Combahee River) Boat Landing, rated 5.0/5 from 5 Google reviews (26.8 miles out). 30+ launches mapped in the area, across 23 waterbodies.
Located on Cross Island -Broad Creek in Hilton Head Island, 2.9 miles from Hilton Head. Rated 5.0/5 from 4 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
★ 5.0/5 (4)2.9 mi from Hilton HeadCross Island -Broad Creekpublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
Located on Savage Creek in Bluffton, 8.4 miles from Hilton Head. Rated 5.0/5 from 4 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Cross Island -Broad Creek in Hilton Head Island, 3.0 miles from Hilton Head. Rated 4.8/5 from 24 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
★ 4.8/5 (24)3.0 mi from Hilton HeadCross Island -Broad Creekpublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
Located on Big Island Creek in Beaufort, 19.9 miles from Hilton Head. Rated 4.8/5 from 9 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Battery Creek in Port Royal, 11.3 miles from Hilton Head. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 186 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Beaufort River in Beaufort, 17.0 miles from Hilton Head. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 133 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Wilmington River in The Bluff, 19.1 miles from Hilton Head. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 116 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
★ 4.7/5 (116)19.1 mi from Hilton HeadWilmington Riverpublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
Located on Turner Creek in Wilmington Island, 19.5 miles from Hilton Head. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 116 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Savannah River in Hardeeville, 21.9 miles from Hilton Head. Rated 4.7/5 from 50 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Launching Around Hilton Head? Watch the Tide
6 of the top 10 ramps near Hilton Head are tidal. At low water, short or shallow ramps can leave your trailer wheels-deep with the prop in the mud. Every tidal ramp page on BoatLaunchMap shows live NOAA tide readings — check before you tow.
Complete Rankings: Top 25 Near Hilton Head
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fields Point (Combahee River) Boat Landing | — | 5.0/5 | 5 | 26.8 mi |
| 2 | Cross Island Landing Boat Ramp -Broad Creek | Hilton Head Island | 5.0/5 | 4 | 2.9 mi |
| 3 | Bluffton Oyster Boat Landing | Bluffton | 5.0/5 | 4 | 8.4 mi |
| 4 | Cross Island Boat Landing | Hilton Head Island | 4.8/5 | 24 | 3.0 mi |
| 5 | Paige Point Boat Landing | Beaufort | 4.8/5 | 9 | 19.9 mi |
| 6 | Port Royal Boat Landing (The Sands) | Port Royal | 4.7/5 | 186 | 11.3 mi |
| 7 | Pigeon Point Boat Launch | Beaufort | 4.7/5 | 133 | 17.0 mi |
| 8 | Turner Creek Boat Ramp | The Bluff | 4.7/5 | 116 | 19.1 mi |
| 9 | Turner Creek Boat Ramp | Wilmington Island | 4.7/5 | 116 | 19.5 mi |
| 10 | Millstone Landing | Hardeeville | 4.7/5 | 50 | 21.9 mi |
| 11 | Sams Point Boat Landing | Wilkins | 4.7/5 | 37 | 20.5 mi |
| 12 | Thunderbolt Public Boat Ramp | Thunderbolt | 4.7/5 | 10 | 21.1 mi |
| 13 | Dawson's Landing | — | 4.6/5 | 25 | 25.5 mi |
| 14 | Bolan Hall boat landing | Bolon Hall Landing | 4.6/5 | 11 | 15.2 mi |
| 15 | C.C. Haigh, Jr. Boat Landing | Buckingham Landing | 4.5/5 | 262 | 2.2 mi |
| 16 | Rodney J. Hall Boat Ramp | Skidaway Island | 4.5/5 | 170 | 26.2 mi |
| 17 | Boat Dock | Tybee Island | 4.5/5 | 108 | 16.5 mi |
| 18 | Houlihan Boat Ramp | Port Wentworth | 4.5/5 | 73 | 23.9 mi |
| 19 | Edgar C. Glenn Boat Ramp | Riverdale | 4.5/5 | 51 | 11.9 mi |
| 20 | Marshland Road Public Boat Ramp | Hilton Head Island | 4.5/5 | 43 | 2.3 mi |
| 21 | Grays Hill Boat Landing | Beaufort | 4.5/5 | 42 | 20.0 mi |
| 22 | White Hall Boat Landing - Factory Creek | Beaufort | 4.5/5 | 29 | 15.1 mi |
| 23 | H. E. Trask, Sr. Public Boat Landing | — | 4.5/5 | 11 | 6.0 mi |
| 24 | Lazaretto Creek Boat Ramp | — | 4.4/5 | 105 | 16.1 mi |
| 25 | Tommy Long Boat Ramp | — | 4.4/5 | 45 | 26.3 mi |
Hilton Head Boat Ramp FAQ
What is the best boat ramp near Hilton Head?▾
Fields Point (Combahee River) Boat Landing is the highest-rated boat ramp near Hilton Head, with a 5.0/5 Google rating from 5 reviews, 26.8 miles from the city center on Combahee River.
How many boat ramps are near Hilton Head?▾
BoatLaunchMap tracks 30+ boat ramps within 50 miles of Hilton Head, South Carolina. 22 of the top-rated launches offer public access.
What waterbodies can I launch on near Hilton Head?▾
Top-rated launches near Hilton Head put you on Combahee River, Cross Island -Broad Creek, Savage Creek, Big Island Creek, Battery Creek and 18 more waterbodies.
Do I need to worry about tides at Hilton Head boat ramps?▾
Yes — 6 of the top 10 ramps near Hilton Head are tidal. At low tide, shallow ramps can leave trailers short of the water. Each BoatLaunchMap ramp page shows live tide data for tidal locations, so check conditions before you tow.