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Folly Beach County Park

Folly Beach County Park

Historic Charleston & Resort Islands

Historic Charleston & Resort Islands

This park offers beach access with over 4,000 feet of ocean frontage. The park includes over 100 acres of highland, 2,000 feet. along the Folly River, sand bars and marsh. A picnic area, boardwalks, showers, dressing areas, and restrooms are among the amenities that are provided year round. Lifeguards, chair and umbrella rentals, and a snack bar are available seasonally.

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Coastal & Islands

Folly Beach

Coastal & Islands

1100 W Ashley AVE,
Folly Beach, SC 29439 (843) 762-9960

Info & Amenities

Location

From Charleston: take US 17 South to Hwy. 171 to Folly Beach. On the island, turn right at Ashley Ave. stoplight and drive to the end of the road.

Admission

Parking fees: May - Labor Day M-F $10 and Sat & Sun $15; March & Oct. M-F $5 and Sat & Sun $10; Nov-Feb $5 daily; April & Sept $10 daily; $20 RV/camper; $40 bus.

Checks Accepted

Yes

Days and Hours of Operation

Daily: May – Labor Day 9am – 8pm; March & April and Sept & Oct 10am- 7pm; Nov-Feb 10am - 6pm.

Days and Holidays Closed

New Year's, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

Visa/Master Card

Yes

American Express Card

Yes

Discover Card

Yes

Biking

Yes

Birding

Yes

Fishing

Yes