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South Carolina – Dog-Friendly Travel Guide
Traveling with your four-legged friend is fun, but it requires some extra planning. This guide can help you plan a day-trip or a longer stay in SC with dog-friendly destinations and tips. If you have a favorite nature trail, restaurant, or park that also happens to be your dog's favorite, email us at service@sciway.com so we can add the information to this guide.
On this page:
Off-leash Dog Parks
City and State Parks - on-leash
Beach Regulations
Books on Outdoor Destinations with Dogs
Dog-Friendly Bed & Breakfasts
Related Resources - events, restaurants
Off-leash Dog Parks in South Carolina
The following parks all allow dogs to be taken off-leash while in the dog park area. Many dog parks require that dogs are current on vaccinations. Owners must also clean up after pets and keep a watchful eye on them as they play. Many other parks allow dogs as well but require them to be on leashes.
Upstate
Midlands
Pee Dee
- McLeod Park - Florence - there is a fenced, dog area at the rear of the park; when using the W. Palmetto Street entrance, continue through the park to the cul-de-sac at the end of road
Coastal
City and State Parks and Gardens Allowing Dogs
Below we've listed some of our favorite local "people" parks that are also dog-friendly (as long as the dogs are on leashes.) Many offer the perfect opportunity to sight-see without having to leave your dog behind.
Statewide
Upstate
Midlands
Coastal
SC Beach Regulations for Dog Owners
- Charleston Beaches
– Edisto Beach
– Folly Beach - scroll down to "dogs"
– Isle of Palms
– Kiawah Island
– Sullivan's Island - PDF - scroll down to Section 3-7 and 3-8 - dogs must have a permit from town clerk to be on public property
- Beaufort and Hilton Head Beaches
– Hilton Head - scroll down to "Title 17". Click the "folder" next to Chapter 1. Click on " Sec. 17-1-114"
– Hunting Island - Beaufort County - leashed dogs are allowed year-round
- Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand
– Grand Strand beaches - excellent overview of Horry and Georgetown County's various dog policies - inlcudes North Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island, Surfside Beach, and more
– Huntington Beach - Georgetown County near Myrtle Beach - leashed dogs allowed year-round
– Myrtle Beach
– Myrtle Beach State Park - leashed dogs allowed only during certain hours in the summer
Books on SC Outdoor Destinations for You and Your Dog
- Best Hikes With Dogs: Georgia and South Carolina - includes directions to trails, difficulty ratings, notable trail features, and tips for hiking with your dog, including the following "canine essentials":
- Insect repellent - like humans, some dogs are allergic to DEET, so DEET-free formulas may be best
- Dog food, trail treats, water, and water bowl - remember you'll both be burning more calories than normal, and don't count on stream availability - streams may be dry, and surface water often carries Giardia, which can give your dog diarrhea
- Roll of plastic bags and trowel - either bag your pet's waste or bury it
- Leash and collar - make sure your current contact information is on your dog's collar
- Basic first-aid kit - including antibiotic ointment, gauze pads, adhesive tape, baking soda for bee stings, canine eyewash, toenail clippers, and your veterinarian's phone number
- Doggin' The Carolina Coasts: The 50 Best Places To Hike With Your Dog - guidelines for hiking with canines plus info on NC and SC trails, parks, and beaches that allow dogs - includes info on swimming availability, trail length, and potential hazards for your pet, including the following excerpt:
"Alligators are found in marshes, swamps, rivers, and lakes as well as neighborhood drainage ditches and canals. Use common sense and do not allow your dog in waters where alligators may be lurking ... If you see an alligator on land, just walk your dog away – alligators do not run down prey on land."
Dog Friendly Bed and Breakfasts in SC
The following bed and breakfast inns allow dogs in at least some of their guest rooms. However, pet policies vary – some charge a pet fee, some only allow small dogs, and some require pet approval before booking. Please check the policy of the individual bed and breakfast you select. Add your pet friendly accommodation to this list.
Related Resources
Thanks for using SCIWAY's guide to traveling SC with your dog!
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