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Isle of Palms Beach (and County Park)

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Dog rules & hours
City beach: dogs are allowed on the beach year-round. Off-leash allowed 5–9 a.m. from Apr 1 to Sept 14, and 4 p.m.–10 a.m. from Sept 15 to Mar 31, with leash in hand, the dog under voice command, and waste cleaned up. At all other times dogs must be leashed, even in the water. All dogs must be rabies-vaccinated and wear a metal rabies tag; carry the vaccination certificate. City dog permits are free and encouraged for residents. Inside Isle of Palms County Park, dogs must be leashed at all times.
Law & official rules
City of Isle of Palms: Dogs on the Beach
IOP Code § 6-2-14, as amended by Ord. 2021-16
CCPRC beach FAQ (county park leash rule)
Last confirmed
2026-10-15 (rules checked against official sources on this date)
Source
https://www.isleofpalms.gov/dogs-beach

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