Apr 1-Sep 30: leashed dogs allowed before 9am and after 5pm. Oct 1-Mar 31: leashed dogs allowed all hours. At Freeman Park, dogs may go off-leash under voice command Oct 1-Mar 31.
Boardwalk Business District is off-limits to dogs year-round; main beach 9am-5pm Apr 1-Sep 30.
Leash required except at Freeman Park in the off-season; owner must carry a waste-cleanup container at all times.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
Dogs can visit Carolina Beach's sand year-round, but only before 9am and after 5pm during the summer season. Apr 1-Sep 30: leashed dogs allowed before 9am and after 5pm. Oct 1-Mar 31: leashed dogs allowed all hours. At Freeman Park, dogs may go off-leash under voice command Oct 1-Mar 31.
Leash required except at Freeman Park in the off-season; owner must carry a waste-cleanup container at all times.
Boardwalk Business District is off-limits to dogs year-round; main beach 9am-5pm Apr 1-Sep 30.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.