Shem Creek Outpost · Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Life on the Creek · 29464
32.7858° N · 79.8636° W
Shem Creek Outpost
A one-stop Shem shop for everything — bait, tackle, gifts, apparel, food & more. We can’t wait to see you at our spot on Shem Creek.
The Outpost
Shem Creek Outpost draws on the rich legacy of the creek’s fishing and shrimping past — a place where history and craftsmanship endure. Honoring the working waterfront, inviting a new generation to gather, trade, and connect.
What’s on the Dock
Kitchen
Burgers
Smashed on the flat-top, dressed simple. Best with a beer and a view of the dock.
Bar
Beer & Drinks
Cold draft, local pours, lowcountry cocktails. A short list, done right.
Market
Provisions
Ice, wine, charcuterie, sunscreen, hats — the day-on-the-water haul, curated.
Market
Apparel
Tees and caps with a point of view. Worn-in cotton, printed close to home.
Market
Outpost Goods
Stickers, koozies, and small things for the boat — a piece of the creek to take with you.
Dock
Fuel & Snacks
Pull up, fuel up, grab a bite. Marine fuel on the dock during posted hours.
Today on the Dock
Open · 9a–10p
Hours change seasonally — call ahead off-season.
Marine Fuel
$5.49 / gal
Coming soon — price posted daily once the fuel dock opens.
Dock Approach
North side, 6 ft
Tie up, walk in. No reservations on the dock.
Visit
On Shem Creek,
Mt. Pleasant
Pull in by car from Coleman Boulevard. Walk over from the hotel next door. Or tie up at the dock and come in for an hour or a day.
- Address
- Shem Creek Outpost · Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
- Hours
- Mon–Sun · 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Phone
- (843) 580-SHEM
- By Boat
- Dock at the north side; 6 ft at mean low water.
- By Foot
- Walking distance from the neighboring hotel.
From the Dock Cam
A live look at the creek. Boats coming in, sunset on the water, weather rolling through — refreshed throughout the day.
Still image · Live feed coming soon
From the Creek
On the boardwalk
Captain Magwood
The bronze memorial to the man who was the face of Shem Creek shrimping.
On a piling
The Pelican
The unofficial dockmaster, holding his post like he pays rent on it.
Down the channel
The Marina
Masts, moorings, and a channel that runs straight out to the harbor.
Low tide
Oyster Shells
What the lowcountry leaves behind — the creek's oldest crop.
Still working
The Working Dock
Where the fuel, the ice, and the actual day's work still happen.
The gear
The Fleet
Buoys, nets, and the trawlers that gave the creek its name.
Overhead
The Bridge
The Coleman Boulevard span — and the crossing that came before it.
Out on the water
Boat Rentals
Untie a boat and take the creek at your own pace.
Along for the ride
Palmetto Breeze
Let someone else run the boat and just watch the creek go by.
Tide Letter
Tides, hours, and what’s fresh.
Drop your email. We’ll send a short note now and then — nothing more.