Beach ✓ Verified Oct 2026
Folly Beach
About this place
Charleston's beach town, with the Folly pier and Center Street steps from the sand. Dogs are always on leash here, and in summer they're off the beach from 10am to 6pm.
Dog rules
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| Summer 05-01 to 09-30 | 10:00–18:00 no dogs; otherwise leashed |
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| Fall to spring 10-01 to 04-30 | leashed all day |
Limits
- Never off-leash
- Summer: no dogs 10am to 6pm
- Never on the pier
Must know
- Fines up to $1,092.
- Folly Beach County Park (west end) is leash only.
- Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve (Morris Island lighthouse view): no pets.
Official source: cityoffollybeach.com animal services page
Pair it with
🩺 Nearest 24/7 vet: Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) (West Ashley) →🗺️ Part of A Dog-Friendly Day on Folly Beach →See something out of date? Suggest an edit and we'll re-check.
