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Folly Beach County Park
On the west end of the island, situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Folly River, beachgoers will find Folly Beach County Park. Skimmer Flats, a major Eastern Brown Pelican rookery, is visible at the west end of the park.
Park Amenities
- Boardwalk and accessible ramps
- Lifeguards
- Beach chair and umbrella rentals
- Dressing areas
- Restrooms
- Outdoor showers (no soap or shampoo allowed)
- Picnic area (first-come, first-served)
- Seasonal snack bar
Park Hours & Fees
Park Hours
- 8 a.m. - Sunset
- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day
Pets must be leashed at all times. No pets are allowed during the hours of 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. from May 1 - September 30.
LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Weekends Only: May 6-21
- Daily: May 27 - Mid-August
- Weekends Only: Mid-August - September 24 (including Labor Day, 9/4/23)
Snack Bar
- March 19 – May 30: Weekends only, hours may vary. Call our park office for additional details.
- May 31 – Labor Day: Open daily until 6 p.m.
- September 10 – October 30: Weekends only, hours may vary. Call our park office for additional details.
Chair/Umbrella/Boogie Board Rentals
- Available daily
Photo ID is required for beach chair/umbrella and wheelchair rentals.
Parking
Standard Vehicles
Gold pass members park for free year-round.
- January & February: $5
- March & April: $10
- May-Labor Day: $15 Monday-Friday and $20 Saturday-Sunday & holidays
- September & October: $10
- November & December: $5
Other
- RV/Campers: $40 daily parking
- Buses/Large Vehicles: $75
- Walk-Ins/Bicyclists: free admission
- School Groups: Please call 843-795-4386
Due to limited parking, visitors are encouraged to arrive early, carpool when possible, and expect delays when entering the park.
Parking for buses, RV's and/or campers is never guaranteed. Due to the limited turning radius, we are unable to accommodate RV + bus traffic on weekends during our busy periods, April 1 - Labor Day.
Groups using the Pelican Watch Pavilion are not permitted to bypass the line and must follow all traffic laws and directions from park management.
Chair/Umbrella Rentals
- Beach chair: $10 per day
- Beach umbrella: $20 per day
- Two chairs & one umbrella: $35 per day
Photo ID is required for beach chair/umbrella and wheelchair rentals.
Accessibility Highlights
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- Accessible parking.
- Accessible route to natural sand beach.
- Accessible ramp to park office/Dunes House.
- Accessible restrooms and water fountains.
- Accessible outdoor changing rooms.
- Accessible picnic tables at Dunes House.
- Beach/surf fishing only.
- Beach wheelchairs available for check out on a first-come, first-served basis.