Community profile · Bluffton area
Colleton River.
Gated community
Colleton River is a private club community on the mainland with two highly regarded courses, a Jack Nicklaus design and a Pete Dye design, and roughly seven miles of shoreline along the Colleton and Chechessee rivers. Deep-water lots and a residents' marina anchor the water side of the community.
Last updated October 2026 By Kim Striker
Where is Colleton River located?
Colleton River sits on the Chechessee Creek and Colleton River, west of Highway 170 in the Bluffton-Hardeeville corridor, about 25 minutes from Hilton Head Island.
| Location | Colleton River sits on the Chechessee Creek and Colleton River, west of Highway 170 in the Bluffton-Hardeeville corridor, about 25 minutes from Hilton Head Island. |
| Access | Security-gated at the main entrance. Residents, property owners, and their guests use gate credentials. |
| Golf | Two private courses: the Nicklaus Course and the Dye Course, both set along the river and marsh. |
| Water | Roughly seven miles of river shoreline with deep-water dock opportunities and a private residents' marina on the Colleton River. |
| Beach | No beach. The Atlantic beaches of Hilton Head Island are about 30 minutes away. |
| Price range | [VERIFY: current resale price range for Colleton River homes, cottages, and homesites] Verify current figure |
| Annual fees | [VERIFY: current Colleton River property owners assessment and club dues] Verify current figure |
What golf is available?
Two private courses: the Nicklaus Course and the Dye Course, both set along the river and marsh.
What about water access?
Roughly seven miles of river shoreline with deep-water dock opportunities and a private residents' marina on the Colleton River. No beach. The Atlantic beaches of Hilton Head Island are about 30 minutes away.
What is the community actually like?
- Nicklaus and Dye golf courses side by side
- Seven miles of river shoreline and a private marina
- Deep-water lots with dock building potential
- Marsh and river views across most neighborhoods
- Low-density, heavily wooded setting
What does it cost to live in Colleton River?
Purchase price
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Annual carrying cost
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On top of purchase price, remember property taxes (4% legal-residence assessment after filing Form PD-105), flood and wind insurance, and any club dues or resident fees. Every community updates its budget annually, so ask for the current assessment summary and the latest club dues in writing before making an offer.
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Answers
Colleton River questions, answered
Is Colleton River gated?
Yes, Colleton River is a gated, private club community on the mainland near the Bluffton-Hardeeville corridor.
What golf courses are at Colleton River?
Two private courses: the Nicklaus Course by Jack Nicklaus and the Dye Course by Pete Dye.
Does Colleton River have a marina?
Yes, the community operates a private marina on the Colleton River, and many waterfront lots have deep-water dock capacity. [VERIFY: current slip availability and fees]
Can guests play golf at Colleton River?
Both courses are private; play is reserved for members and their accompanied guests. [VERIFY: current guest policy]
What is the annual cost at Colleton River?
Colleton River has a property owners assessment and club membership dues, with full golf membership the most common option. [VERIFY: current Colleton River fees]
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