Mount Pleasant Pier
Part of the Memorial Waterfront Park complex, the 1250-foot long Mount Pleasant Pier stretches out into Charleston Harbor under the foot of the Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge. The pier’s foundation was created from pared-down pilings from the old Silas N. Pearman Bridge.
Pier Features
- 8,100-square-foot covered pavilion that hosts dances and other events throughout the year
- Fishing
- Gifts and souvenirs
- Made-to-order sandwiches, ice cream, fruit smoothies, and more at the River Watch Cafe and Gift Shop [View Menu]
- Swings, picnic tables, and rocking chairs
- Tackle sales and rod rentals
- Dogs other than service animals are not permitted on the pier.
Pier Hours
- January-March: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- April-September: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- October-December: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
River Watch Cafe & Gift Shop Hours
- January & February: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- March: 8 a.m. - sunset
- April: 7 a.m. - sunset
- May-July: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- August-September: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- October: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- November: 8 a.m. - sunset
- December: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
*Note: Mount Pleasant Pier restroom hours follow cafe and gift shop hours.
Daily Fishing Fees
- Adults: $7
- Children (12 & under) & Seniors (60+): $4
- Active military: $4
- Groups of 10 or more: $4 per person
- Free with annual pier fishing pass
Rod Rentals
- Full Day: $15 + $25 deposit
No dogs, other than service animals, are allowed on the pier.