Cooper River Marina is a Charleston County recreational facility, and they are indeed located on the grounds on the old US Navy Base, pretty much out in the middle of absolutely nowhere. You will definitely need landside, motorized transportation to enjoy Charleston’s many delights.
As for the current issue, swiftly moving water is part and parcel of almost every marina in South Carolina and Georgia, but the current can be quite swift here on this part of Cooper River.

Do NOT go to Cooper River Marina…an old navy base up stream…they try hard..but.. the river flows by at about 15 mph and it is very dangerous to get in there !!!!
Barbara and Ernie Roberts
Bermudiana

Currents in the Cooper River at this marina can run in the vicinity of 3 knots with storm run off on a spring tide ebb. We had no trouble dealing with them with a single screw sailboat. Just come in just before slack before ebb and leave the same way.
The current issue here is that wind against tide can set up quite a chop. Pick the downwind side of the face dock or find another place.
Yes it is remote, and yes the neighborhood is not so hot, but the staff is excellent, the facilities are well maintained. For an overnight stay is is a very good deal compared to the marinas for people with deep, deep pockets on the other rivers which also have their share of current and wind issues.
Chris & Janet

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