Can my dog be off-leash at Sullivan's Island Dog Beach?

Off-leash is allowed only during posted hours: Off-leash: summer 5–10 AM (May–Sep); off-season 5 AM–noon (Oct–Apr).

Is Sullivan's Island Dog Beach fenced?

No — Sullivan's Island Dog Beach is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.

Can my dog swim at Sullivan's Island Dog Beach?

Yes — Sullivan's Island Dog Beach has ocean surf to swim in. Pack fresh water and check conditions before you go.

Is Sullivan's Island Dog Beach free?

Yes — Sullivan's Island Dog Beach is free to access. Residential street parking near the beach accesses.

Where can my dog be off-leash right now?

Open the live DogMap map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including seasonal and time-of-day limits.

Sullivan's Island Dog Beach: Off-leash Rules, Hours & Map (Sullivan's Island)

The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · set hours
Fenced
No — open
Water
Ocean
Size
About 3 miles of wide tidal beach
Hours
Off-leash: summer 5–10 AM (May–Sep); off-season 5 AM–noon (Oct–Apr)
Surface
Sand

Parking & access

Residential street parking near the beach accesses.

Good to know

Summer off-leash is only 5–10 AM, then dogs are banned entirely 10 AM–6 PM; winter is far more generous (off-leash 5 AM–noon daily).
A Sullivan's Island dog license is required for any dog on island streets, property or beach (Town Code §90-17); collect and dispose of waste.
Time your visit to low tide for the widest beach, and rinse the salt and pluff-mud off afterward.

About Sullivan's Island Dog Beach

Sullivan's Island Dog Beach is a free off-leash beach in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina where dogs are off-leash during posted hours. It's unfenced, with ocean surf. Size: About 3 miles of wide tidal beach.

Rules verified · source: Town of Sullivan's Island

Sullivan's Island Dog Beach: FAQ

Can my dog be off-leash at Sullivan's Island Dog Beach?: Off-leash is allowed only during posted hours: Off-leash: summer 5–10 AM (May–Sep); off-season 5 AM–noon (Oct–Apr).
Is Sullivan's Island Dog Beach fenced?: No — Sullivan's Island Dog Beach is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.
Can my dog swim at Sullivan's Island Dog Beach?: Yes — Sullivan's Island Dog Beach has ocean surf to swim in. Pack fresh water and check conditions before you go.
Is Sullivan's Island Dog Beach free?: Yes — Sullivan's Island Dog Beach is free to access. Residential street parking near the beach accesses.
Where can my dog be off-leash right now?: Open the live DogMap map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including seasonal and time-of-day limits.

The facts

Parking & access

Good to know

About Sullivan's Island Dog Beach

Sullivan's Island Dog Beach: FAQ

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