Dogs on the Beach

Dogs are allowed on the beach on Hilton Head Island. Rules are as follows:

• Are not permitted – Between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day

Must be on a leash:

• Between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. April 1 through Thursday before Memorial Day
• Service dogs are allowed between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. April 1 through Labor day
• Between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday after Labor Day through September 30
• Must be on leash or under positive voice control at all other times.
• Persons in control of animals on the beach are required to remove and properly dispose of the animal’s excrement.

Properly registered service dogs are allowed on the beach. The dog will need to be properly leashed or harnessed, following the guidelines above.

Dog Park

Hilton Head Island has its own dog park. It is in the Chaplin Community Park, located just off William Hilton Parkway between Singleton Beach Road and Burke’s Beach Road. The park is completely fenced and “double gated” so you will be able to let your dog off-leash as long as it’s not aggressive towards people or other dogs. Click here to view a map of town parks.