Charles Craven (May 6, 1682 Coombe Abbey – December 27, 1754 Benham Park) is governor of colonial South Carolina from 19 March 1712 to 23 April 1716.

He holds the office during the end of the Tuscarora War and the beginning of the Yamasee War.

He serves as secretary to South Carolina's Lords Proprietors before being appointed governor by them.