Dog beaches in South Carolina

The Lowcountry runs on the clock: Isle of Palms grants real off-leash windows, while Folly and Myrtle Beach swing between all-day winter access and tight summer hours. Know the times before you drive.

Dog-friendly beaches

• Isle of Palms beach

  Isle of Palms, SC

  Timed off-leash Seasonal — check dates

  ✓ City of Isle of Palms · verified 2026-08

• Hilton Head Island beaches

  Hilton Head Island, SC

  Timed off-leash Seasonal — check dates

  ✓ Town of Hilton Head Island · verified 2026-09

• Kiawah Island beach

  Kiawah Island, SC

  Off-leash zone Seasonal — check dates

  ✓ Town of Kiawah Island · verified 2026-09

Conditional access (leash, season, hours or permit)

• Folly Beach

  Folly Beach, SC

  Timed, leashed Seasonal — check dates

  ✓ City of Folly Beach · verified 2026-08

• Myrtle Beach

  Myrtle Beach, SC

  Timed, leashed Seasonal — check dates

  ✓ City of Myrtle Beach · verified 2026-08

• Myrtle Beach State Park

  Myrtle Beach, SC

  Seasonal restrictions Seasonal — check dates

  ✓ South Carolina State Parks · verified 2026-09

• Huntington Beach State Park

  Murrells Inlet, SC

  Leash required Year-round

  ✓ South Carolina State Parks · verified 2026-09

• Hunting Island State Park

  Hunting Island, SC

  Leash required Year-round

  ✓ South Carolina State Parks · verified 2026-09