Folly Beach

No dogs 10am to 6pm, from May 1 to September 30. Dogs on a leash all year

Source: City of Folly Beach, Rules & Regulations. Checked October 28, 2026.

Shorebird nesting areas can close to dogs at short notice. Follow the signs at the beach.

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City of Folly Beach: the rule in full

No dogs on the beach from 10am to 6pm, May 1 to September 30. At all other times dogs must be leashed and under control.

Nearby beaches

• Hilton Head Island beachesOff-leash dogs allowed from October 1 to March 31. No dogs 10am to 5pm, from the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. Off-leash dogs allowed midnight to 10am and 5pm to midnight, from April 1 to September 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• Myrtle BeachNo dogs 10am to 5pm, from May 1 to Labor Day. Dogs on a leash all year
• North Myrtle BeachNo dogs 10am to 4pm, from May 15 to Labor Day. Dogs on a leash all year