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Lighthouse Marina

1925 Johnson Marina Rd, Chapin, SC 29036
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Lighthouse Marina is a full-service marina near Chapin on Lake Murray, providing water access for boaters, personal watercraft users, anglers, and families. The marina offers boat slips in covered and uncovered wet-slip configurations, plus dry stack storage for boats up to 32 feet. Daily and overnight dockage rates are also available, while a private boat ramp supports convenient launches onto the lake.

Boaters based here can use a fuel dock, pump-out services, bathhouse, wash racks, on-site boat sales and service, and a restaurant with an outdoor bar. Gated wet slips with round-the-clock surveillance provide a secure mooring option, and Lake Murray charts are available for time on the water. Contact Lighthouse Marina to arrange storage, dockage, or marina services.

Features

  • Dry stack boat storage
  • Covered and uncovered wet slips
  • Private boat ramp access
  • On-site boat sales and service
  • Wetslip pump out service

Amenities

  • Boat Storage
  • Slips & Dockage
  • Fuel
  • Pump-Out & Waste
  • Service & Repair
  • Launch, Ramp & Lift
  • Dining & Food
  • Audio & Entertainment

Why book with us

  • Store boats in dry stack up to 32 feet
  • Choose gated covered or uncovered wet slips
  • Launch privately onto Lake Murray
  • Fuel up at gas and courtesy docks
  • Use wash racks before heading home

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do you have to be to rent a boat in South Carolina?

South Carolina law does not set a numeric minimum age to operate a rented motorboat or personal watercraft. Under S.C. Code Section 50-21-95, a person born after July 1, 2007, must meet one of the law's qualifications before operating a vessel powered by an engine of 10 horsepower or more, a personal watercraft, or a specialty propcraft. For a rental, a valid boat rental safety certificate issued in the operator's name qualifies. SCDNR says the rental certificate is valid for 30 days. The rental operator sets its own minimum age, so confirm it when booking.

Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (dnr.sc.gov)

Do you need a boating license in South Carolina?

Yes, some recreational operators need a South Carolina boating safety certificate rather than a traditional boating license. Anyone born after July 1, 2007 must have one before operating a vessel with an engine of 10 horsepower or more, a personal watercraft, or a specialty propcraft. The rule states no separate minimum operator age; an uncertified person may operate when accompanied by a qualified adult at least 18.

Exemptions include people born on or before the cutoff, nonresidents with another state's equivalent certificate, and holders of qualifying Coast Guard credentials. Renters may use an SCDNR approved rental safety certificate, valid for 30 days and only on rented craft. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources administers the program.

Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (dnr.sc.gov)

Where can you go boating from Chapin, South Carolina?

From Chapin, you can boat throughout Lake Murray, moving from narrow shoreline coves into the reservoir’s broad central water. Rocky Point and Hilton are Chapin-area public launches set in cove-lined sections that provide a sheltered start before you reach the main lake. Dreher Island State Park spans three islands and has three ramps, making its island shoreline a natural cruising destination. Larry Koon Boat Landing puts you at Shull Island, among branching channels and points. Lake Murray Dam marks the broad, open-water end of the lake. All of these places connect across the same reservoir.

Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (dnr.sc.gov)

What are the most popular boating destinations near Chapin, South Carolina?

Boaters leaving Chapin make Lake Murray day trips to Bundrick Island, Bomb Island and Dreher Island State Park. Bundrick Island, commonly called Sandy Beach, is a swimming stop where boats anchor in shallow water and visitors wade ashore to the sandy shoreline. Bomb Island draws summer evening cruises for the Purple Martin gathering. Dreher Island State Park combines boat docks and a marina with picnic areas, nature trails and fishing along the lake.

Source: Capital City/Lake Murray Country (lakemurraycountry.com)

Location

1925 Johnson Marina Rd, Chapin, SC 29036

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