Hunting Island State Park
Leashed pets are allowed in most outdoor areas including the beach, except the tip of North Beach past the posted markers, the cabin area, the pier and the lighthouse complex.
The rules, verified
- No dogs on the tip of North Beach past the posted markers (shorebird habitat)
- Not in the cabin area, on the pier or inside the lighthouse complex
- Leash no longer than six feet
Set by South Carolina State Parks. Rules change — posted signage and the current ordinance always take precedence over this page.
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Nearby & related beaches
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Hilton Head Island beaches
Timed off-leash Seasonal — check dates✓ Town of Hilton Head Island · verified 2026-09
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Kiawah Island beach
Off-leash zone Seasonal — check dates✓ Town of Kiawah Island · verified 2026-09
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Tybee Island beaches
No dogs allowed Year-round✓ City of Tybee Island · verified 2026-08
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Folly Beach
Timed, leashed Seasonal — check dates✓ City of Folly Beach · verified 2026-08
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Verified against: South Carolina State Parks — official source (checked 2026-09-05).
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