Folly Beach County Park
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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 handicap-accessible ramps
- Lifeguards
- Beach chair and umbrella rentals
- Dressing areas
- Restrooms
- Outdoor showers (no soap or shampoo allowed)
- Picnic area (first-come, first-served)
- Snack bar
- Beach-accessible wheelchairs
Park Hours & Fees
Park Hours
- 8 a.m. - Sunset
- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day
Dogs are not allowed on the beach from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. from May 1 to September 30. At all other times they must be leashed and under control.
LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Weekends only: May 1 – June 20 (including Memorial Day, May 31)
- Daily: June 21 – mid-August
Snack Bar & Chair/Umbrella 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: $5 Monday-Friday and $10 Saturday-Sunday
- April: $10
- May-Labor Day: $10 Monday-Friday and $15 Saturday-Sunday (Note: $15 per vehicle pricing on Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day)
- September: $10
- October: $5 Monday-Friday and $10 Saturday-Sunday
- November & December: $5
Other
- RV/Campers: $20 daily parking
- Buses/Large Vehicles: $40
- 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. Groups using the Pelican Watch Pavilion are not permitted to bypass the line and must follow all traffic laws and directions from park management.
Due to the limited turning radius, we are unable to accommodate RV + bus traffic on weekends during our busy periods, April 1 - Labor Day.
Chair/Umbrella Rentals
- Beach chair: $10 per day
- Beach umbrella: $15 per day
- Two chairs & one umbrella: $30 per day
Photo ID is required for beach chair/umbrella and wheelchair rentals.