Fido. Rover. Spot. Whatever you call your furry four-legged friend, dogs are more than welcome on Folly Beach. There are several rules, though, that you should follow to make sure that your pet is safe and that you are ticket-free.
Are Dogs Allowed on Folly Beach?
Dogs are not allowed on the beach from May 1 to September 30 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
While this may seem like the best time on the beach for you, your dog might not respond well to the crowded beaches or extreme heat. So when you’re planning on sunbathing in the summer, leave your pup at home.
In the off-season, though, from October 1 through April 30, your dog is welcome on Folly’s beach.
Your pup must stay on a leash and under control, but running, walking, fetching, and swimming are all allowed.
General Dog Rules
Never, ever leave your dog in the car, especially during the summer, even with the windows down. Doing so could prove fatal to your pet.
Always clean up after your dog. There are pet waste bags at beach access points, please use them to keep the beach clean for everyone on Folly, whether they have two or four legs.
Dogs are never allowed on the Folly Beach Pier. Service animals are allowed on the beach at any time, but emotional support animals follow the regular dog rules. The one leash exception is for registered members of the Folly Island Dog Owners Club (FIDO), whose tagged dogs may be off leash on the beach from sunrise to sunset October 1 through April 30, and from 7 to 9 a.m. in May and September. More about FIDO.
Leash laws are enforced on Folly, and city ordinance violations can bring fines of up to $1,092. For every other beach rule, see our Folly Beach rules and regulations.
Bringing your dog for a vacation? See our guide to pet-friendly vacation rentals on Folly Beach.
