Can my dog be off-leash at Folly Beach (leash-only)?

No — dogs are welcome at Folly Beach (leash-only), but must stay on a leash (≤ 6 ft) at all times.

Is Folly Beach (leash-only) fenced?

No — Folly Beach (leash-only) is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.

Can my dog swim at Folly Beach (leash-only)?

Yes — Folly Beach (leash-only) has ocean surf to swim in.

Is Folly Beach (leash-only) free?

Yes — Folly Beach (leash-only) is free to access. Metered lots and street parking off Center St / Ashley Ave.

On-leash only · Folly Beach · Public beach accesses off E/W Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439

Folly Beach (leash-only)

Folly is dog-friendly but leash-only — there is no off-leash provision, despite its reputation. In summer dogs are kept off the beach during midday; the rest of the year they're welcome anytime on leash.

On-leash only

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On-leash only

Dogs must stay leashed (≤ 6 ft) here at all times.

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The facts

Off-leash
On-leash only
Fenced
No — open
Water
Ocean
Size
About 6 miles of beach
Hours
Leashed only · dogs banned 10 AM–6 PM (May 1–Sep 30); leashed any time off-season
Surface
Sand

Parking & access

Metered lots and street parking off Center St / Ashley Ave.

Good to know

This is a LEASHED beach — Folly has NO off-leash hours; dogs must be leashed and under control whenever allowed.
May 1–Sep 30 dogs are prohibited 10 AM–6 PM; dogs are never allowed on the Folly Beach Pier.
Pick up and remove waste. Rinse off salt and sand, and avoid midday summer heat (also when the dog ban applies).

Verified off-leash rules

Rules verified · source: City of Folly Beach