Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Charleston County

The top 58 dive and snorkel sites in Charleston County, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Charleston County guide

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Cooper River

4.0(2 reviews)South Carolina, USA East

See www.cla.sc.edu/sciaa/staff/amerc/CooperRiverTrail.htm -- Especially for fossil collectors. 80ft deep, 10ft viz, 40-80DegF Comments from Ron Glock: If you have dived in the Cooper River, you need to dive the Clay Banks, as well, for 'whole' diving expedition. If you have a tooth from a prehistoric shark, PLEASE do not sell it as many have done. There are MANY Wooly mammoth molars there, as well as partial tusk(s). In Charleston

Shore entry
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Charleston Nearshore Reef - Barge 2

2.0(1 review)USA, South Carolina, Charleston

1 buoy marks the reef 2.5 nm from Charleston Harbor north jetty.

BeginnerMax depth 29.9 ftBoat entry
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Charleston Sixty Reef - 240' Barge

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

Charleston Sixty Reef - 240' Barge is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Charleston which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Charleston Sixty Reef - Concrete Reef Balls

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

Charleston Sixty Reef - Concrete Reef Balls is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Charleston which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Charleston Sixty Reef - Missiles Equip Sects

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

Charleston Sixty Reef - Missiles Equip Sects is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Charleston which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Charleston Sixty Reef - Steel Pup Tents 1

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

Charleston Sixty Reef - Steel Pup Tents 1 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Charleston which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Charleston Sixty Reef - Steel Pup Tents 2

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

Charleston Sixty Reef - Steel Pup Tents 2 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Charleston which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Charleston Sixty Reef - Steel Pup Tents 3

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

Charleston Sixty Reef - Steel Pup Tents 3 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Charleston which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Charleston Sixty Reef - Missile Sleeve

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

Charleston Sixty Reef - Missile Sleeve is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Charleston which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Charleston Sixty Reef - Ballast Cans

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

Charleston Sixty Reef - Ballast Cans is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Charleston which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Charleston Sixty Reef - Army APCs 1

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

1 buoy marks the reef 12.5 nm from Charleston Harbor south jetty.

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Charleston Sixty Reef - Army APCs 2

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

Charleston Sixty Reef - Army APCs 2 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Charleston which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Edisto Offshore Reef - Deckhouse

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Edisto

Unmarked reef 23.5 nm from Stono Inlet.

IntermediateMax depth 65 ftBoat entry
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Kiawah Reef - Automobiles

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

2 buoys mark reef, bearing 115�/6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."

BeginnerMax depth 29.9 ftBoat entry
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Kiawah Reef - 200' Deck Barge

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

2 buoys mark the reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."

BeginnerMax depth 29.9 ftBoat entry
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Charleston Nearshore Reef - Barge 1

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

1 buoy marks the reef 2.5 nm from Charleston Harbor north jetty.

BeginnerMax depth 29.9 ftBoat entry
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Charleston Nearshore Reef

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

1 buoy marks the reef 2.5 nm from Charleston Harbor north jetty.

BeginnerMax depth 29.9 ftBoat entry
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Charleston Nearshore Reef - 105' Barge

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

1 buoy marks the reef 2.5 nm from Charleston Harbor north jetty.

BeginnerMax depth 29.9 ftBoat entry
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Capers Reef - Coast Guard Buoy R8

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

1 state buoy and Coast Guard buoy "R-8" mark reef, 12.2 nm from offshore end of Charleston jetties.

BeginnerMax depth 20 ftBoat entry
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Charleston Nearshore Reef - Barge 3

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Charleston

1 buoy marks the reef 2.5 nm from Charleston Harbor north jetty.

BeginnerMax depth 29.9 ftBoat entry
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Top dive shops in Charleston County

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Carolina Dive Locker
4.9 (72) · Mount Pleasant
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MANTA
No reviews yet · Charleston
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Charleston County diving guide

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Are there dive shops in Charleston County?

Zentacle lists 2 dive shops in Charleston County. The top-rated is Carolina Dive Locker (4.9 from 72 reviews).