Dog beach · Folly Beach, SC

Dogs at Folly Beach

Can I bring my dog, and where on the sand?
Limited access

Dogs can be on Folly Beach's sand outside of 10am-6pm in summer, and any time of day the rest of the year.

May 1-Sep 30: leashed dogs allowed before 10am and after 6pm. Oct 1-Apr 30: leashed dogs allowed anytime.

Where dogs can go

May 1-Sep 30: leashed dogs allowed before 10am and after 6pm. Oct 1-Apr 30: leashed dogs allowed anytime.

Where or when dogs are not allowed

Beach off-limits to dogs 10am-6pm, May 1-Sep 30; the pier at all times.

Leash and beach rules

Leash required outside off-leash-restricted hours; fines up to $1,092 for violations; only ADA service animals exempt from beach hours.

Service animals

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.

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Last verified 2026-07-09

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Folly Beach?

Dogs can be on Folly Beach's sand outside of 10am-6pm in summer, and any time of day the rest of the year. May 1-Sep 30: leashed dogs allowed before 10am and after 6pm. Oct 1-Apr 30: leashed dogs allowed anytime.

What is the dog rule at Folly Beach?

Leash required outside off-leash-restricted hours; fines up to $1,092 for violations; only ADA service animals exempt from beach hours.

When are dogs not allowed at Folly Beach?

Beach off-limits to dogs 10am-6pm, May 1-Sep 30; the pier at all times.

Are service animals allowed at Folly Beach?

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.