Hilton Head Island beaches

Off-leash dogs allowed from October 1 to March 31. No dogs 10am to 5pm, from the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. Off-leash dogs allowed midnight to 10am and 5pm to midnight, from April 1 to September 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time

"Off-leash" here means under voice control. Leash on 10am to 5pm in spring and September. Shown at Coligny Beach Park.

Source: Town of Hilton Head Island, Animals on the Beach. Checked October 28, 2026.

Shorebird nesting areas can close to dogs at short notice. Follow the signs at the beach.

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Town of Hilton Head Island: the rule in full

October to March: dogs any time, on leash or under voice control. April to the Thursday before Memorial Day and the Tuesday after Labor Day to September: on leash 10am to 5pm, on leash or under voice control otherwise. Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day: no dogs 10am to 5pm. Dogs must not chase wildlife, and there is a dog restriction area near Fish Haul Creek.

Nearby beaches

• Folly BeachNo dogs 10am to 6pm, from May 1 to September 30. Dogs on a leash all year
• Myrtle BeachNo dogs 10am to 5pm, from May 1 to Labor Day. Dogs on a leash all year
• North Myrtle BeachNo dogs 10am to 4pm, from May 15 to Labor Day. Dogs on a leash all year