Boating, Fishing, and Travel Information for Edisto Marina, Big Bay Creek, SC

The Edisto Marina on Big Bay Creek is located in the town of Edisto Beach, SC. Across the creek from Edisto Beach is an area of marshland. Edisto Beach is one of the most affluent communities in South Carolina and prides itself in family oriented atmosphere and gently developed beaches. There are many opportunities on the island to relax at the beach or go visit a park. The area is also home to the Edisto Beach State Park which has many campsites along the water as well as an education center and ranger station. The island also has a few restaurants that specialize in seafood.

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Boating in Edisto Marina, Big Bay Creek, SC Map View

A marina about 0.3 mile above the creek entrance on the south side has transient berths, gasoline, diesel fuel, pump-out, water, ice, and supplies.
Navigation:
Click the “Map View” button above to see a chart of this harbor.
The approach to the South Edisto River which empties into St. Helena Sound immediately westward of Bay Point is marked by buoys.
Big Bay Creek is unmarked and empties into the east side of South Edisto River just above Bay Point.
It has been reported that small craft have run aground at night when making Big Bay Creek from the northward by using the street and house lights on Edisto Beach as guides; caution is advised.

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Edisto Marina, Big Bay Creek, SC