Charleston Boat Basin features a six-lane boat ramp (handicap accessible) operated by the Port of Coos Bay, making it an excellent access point for recreational and commercial boating on Coos Bay.

The facility includes a fuel dock, fish cleaning stations, restrooms, and a pay station accepting cash and credit cards for daily or annual launch passes.

Additional amenities nearby include an RV park, marina moorage, and local eateries, making it a convenient base for fishing, crabbing, and clamming activities.