{ "id": "sc-dog-friendly-places", "name": "South Carolina Dog-Friendly Places: Dog Rules at 117 Parks, Beaches, Trails and Attractions", "description": "The dog policy 117 South Carolina parks, beaches, trails and attractions publish, with a derived status (welcome, some areas or times, not allowed, not published).", "page": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/data/sc-dog-friendly-places/", "csv": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/data/downloads/sc-dog-friendly-places.csv", "json": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/data/downloads/sc-dog-friendly-places.json", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "attribution": "It's South Carolina (itssouthcarolina.com), CC BY 4.0", "citation": "It's South Carolina (2026). South Carolina Dog-Friendly Places: Dog Rules at 117 Parks, Beaches, Trails and Attractions. https://itssouthcarolina.com/data/sc-dog-friendly-places/", "publisher": "It's South Carolina", "geo_scope": "South Carolina, USA", "last_checked": "2026-10-26", "row_count": 117, "columns": [ "name", "kind", "city", "county", "region", "dog_status", "policy", "page_url", "official_url", "checked" ], "column_notes": { "name": "Place name", "kind": "What it is", "city": "City or town", "county": "County", "region": "Our editorial region", "dog_status": "Our reading of the policy: welcome on a leash, some areas or times, not allowed, or not published (derived)", "policy": "The dog or pet policy as the operator publishes it", "page_url": "Our guide to the place", "official_url": "Operator page", "checked": "Date (YYYY-MM-DD) read" }, "rows": [ { "name": "Aiken State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Windsor", "county": "Aiken", "region": "Midlands", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife. Pets are not allowed in or around lodging facilities.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/aiken-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/aiken", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum", "kind": "sports history museum", "city": "Aiken", "county": "Aiken", "region": "Midlands", "dog_status": "not published", "policy": "not published", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/aiken-thoroughbred-racing-hall-of-fame-and-museum/", "official_url": "https://aikenracinghalloffame.com/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Andrew Jackson State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Lancaster", "county": "Lancaster", "region": "Midlands", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/andrew-jackson-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/andrew-jackson", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Angel Oak Tree (Angel Oak Park)", "kind": "historic tree and city park", "city": "Johns Island", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "Leashed pets are allowed in designated areas, which include the picnic area.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/angel-oak-tree/", "official_url": "https://www.charleston-sc.gov/153/Angel-Oak", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Baker Creek State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "McCormick", "county": "McCormick", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/baker-creek-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/baker-creek", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Barnwell State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Blackville", "county": "Barnwell", "region": "Midlands", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Beginning January 1, 2020, pets will be allowed in cabin 2. This cabin will be designated as pet friendly. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife. Pets are not allowed in cabin 2 or the cabin area prior to January 1, 2020.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/barnwell-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/barnwell", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site", "kind": "State Historic Site", "city": "Clinton", "county": "Laurens", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/battle-of-musgrove-mill-state-historic-site/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/musgrove-mill", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site", "kind": "State Historic Site", "city": "Ehrhardt", "county": "Bamberg", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/battle-of-rivers-bridge-state-historic-site/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/rivers-bridge", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Black River State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Salters", "county": "Williamsburg", "region": "Pee Dee", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten park visitors and/or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/black-river-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/black-river", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Boone Hall Plantation", "kind": "plantation and gardens", "city": "Mount Pleasant", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets permitted on the grounds on a leash, but not inside the plantation home, on tractor tours, or inside the Hospitality Center or Butterfly Cafe. Pets not allowed at special events or Willie's Roadside Market.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/boone-hall-plantation/", "official_url": "https://boonehallplantation.com/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Brookgreen Gardens", "kind": "sculpture garden, zoo and nature preserve", "city": "Murrells Inlet", "county": "Georgetown", "region": "Pee Dee", "dog_status": "not allowed", "policy": "Pets are not allowed, nor can they be left in vehicles inside Brookgreen. Trained service animals are welcome.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/brookgreen-gardens/", "official_url": "https://www.brookgreen.org/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Caesars Head State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Cleveland", "county": "Greenville", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/caesars-head-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/caesars-head", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Calhoun Falls State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Calhoun Falls", "county": "Abbeville", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/calhoun-falls-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/calhoun-falls", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Charles Pinckney National Historic Site", "kind": "National Historic Site", "city": "Mount Pleasant", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are not allowed in the museum and visitor center, but are allowed on the grounds and walking paths. | Leash no longer than 6 feet; do not leave pets unattended.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/charles-pinckney-national-historic-site/", "official_url": "https://www.nps.gov/chpi/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site", "kind": "State Historic Site", "city": "Charleston", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Pets and service animals are not permitted in the Animal Forest. Please clean up after your pet and dispose of waste properly.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/charles-towne-landing-state-historic-site/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/charles-towne-landing", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Cheraw State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Cheraw", "county": "Chesterfield", "region": "Pee Dee", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are not allowed in or around cabins, cabin areas or other lodging facilities. No pets are allowed in the walk-in tent area due to proximity of the sites. Pets are not allowed on the golf course. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/cheraw-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/cheraw", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Chester State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Chester", "county": "Chester", "region": "Midlands", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are not allowed in the camper cabins or the camper cabin area. Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/chester-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/chester", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Coligny Beach Park, Hilton Head Island", "kind": "beach (town beach)", "city": "Hilton Head Island", "county": "Beaufort", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "Town table: Oct-March any time, leashed or voice control; April-Thursday before Memorial Day 10am-5pm leashed, 5pm-10am leashed or voice control; Friday before Memorial Day-Labor Day 10am-5pm not allowed on beach, 5pm-10am leashed or voice control; Tuesday after Labor Day-Sept 10am-5pm leashed, 5pm-10am leashed or voice control.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "https://hiltonheadislandsc.gov/our_island/beach/beach_parks.php", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "Colleton State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Walterboro", "county": "Colleton", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife. Pets are not allowed in or around lodging facilities.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/colleton-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/colleton", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site", "kind": "State Historic Site", "city": "Summerville", "county": "Dorchester", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife. Pets are not allowed in or around lodging facilities.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/colonial-dorchester-state-historic-site/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/colonial-dorchester", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Columbia Museum of Art", "kind": "art museum", "city": "Columbia", "county": "Richland", "region": "Midlands", "dog_status": "not published", "policy": "not published", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/columbia-museum-of-art/", "official_url": "https://www.columbiamuseum.org/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Congaree National Park", "kind": "National Park", "city": "Hopkins", "county": "Richland", "region": "Midlands", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed on all trails, including the boardwalk, and in the campgrounds. | Leash no longer than 6 feet, under control at all times; pets may not be left unattended.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/congaree-national-park/", "official_url": "https://www.nps.gov/cong/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Cowpens National Battlefield", "kind": "National Battlefield", "city": "Gaffney", "county": "Cherokee", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed on all trails and roads on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times. | Guide dogs are allowed in the visitor center.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/cowpens-national-battlefield/", "official_url": "https://www.nps.gov/cowp/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Croft State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Spartanburg", "county": "Spartanburg", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/croft-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/croft", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Cypress Gardens", "kind": "swamp garden and county park", "city": "Moncks Corner", "county": "Berkeley", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "Domestic pets permitted November through February only; leashed at all times; not allowed in buildings or boats; owners clean up waste.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/cypress-gardens/", "official_url": "https://cypressgardens.berkeleycountysc.gov/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Daufuskie Island", "kind": "beach (county park)", "city": "Daufuskie Island", "county": "Beaufort", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "not published", "policy": "not published", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/news/2024/01/beaufort-county-finalizes-contract-with-lowcountry-ferry,-ensuring-continuity-of-daufuskie-island-ferry-service.html", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "Devils Fork State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Salem", "county": "Oconee", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Beginning January 1, 2020, pets will be allowed in villas 1-5. These will be designated as our pet friendly villas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Pets are not allowed in the villas or villa area prior to January 1, 2020.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/devils-fork-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/devils-fork", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Drayton Hall", "kind": "historic house", "city": "Charleston", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Well-behaved leashed pets welcome on the grounds and nature walks; not allowed inside historic structures or modern buildings (main house, privy, caretaker's house, visitor center), except trained service dogs.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/drayton-hall/", "official_url": "https://draytonhall.org/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Dreher Island State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Prosperity", "county": "Newberry", "region": "Midlands", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Beginning January 1, 2020, pets will be allowed in camper cabins 2-5. Pets are not allowed in the villas or the villa areas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife. Pets are not allowed in the camper cabin area prior to January 1, 2020.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/dreher-island-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/dreher-island", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "EdVenture Children's Museum", "kind": "children's museum", "city": "Columbia", "county": "Richland", "region": "Midlands", "dog_status": "not published", "policy": "not published", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/edventure-childrens-museum/", "official_url": "https://edventure.org/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Edisto Beach (town beach)", "kind": "beach (town beach)", "city": "Edisto Beach", "county": "Colleton", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Dogs must be on a leash May 1 through October 31; owners clean up. Page lists unleashed dogs as prohibited on those dates.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "https://www.townofedistobeach.com/beach-access-and-parking", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "Edisto Beach State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Edisto Island", "county": "Colleton", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin areas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/edisto-beach-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/edisto-beach", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Edisto Beach State Park (beach)", "kind": "beach (state park)", "city": "Edisto Island", "county": "Colleton", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets not allowed in cabins or cabin areas; allowed in most other outdoor areas on a short leash/physical restraint. No dates or hours listed.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/edisto-beach/things-to-do", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "Edisto Memorial Gardens", "kind": "city garden and wetland park", "city": "Orangeburg", "county": "Orangeburg", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "not published", "policy": "not published", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/edisto-memorial-gardens/", "official_url": "https://www.orangeburg.sc.us/edisto-memorial-gardens", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Falls Park on the Reedy", "kind": "city park", "city": "Greenville", "county": "Greenville", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Keep pets on a leash at all times and clean up after them; walk dogs on paved areas only, not on the lawn or landscaped areas.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/falls-park-on-reedy/", "official_url": "https://www.greenvillesc.gov/falls-park", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Florence County Museum", "kind": "art and history museum", "city": "Florence", "county": "Florence", "region": "Pee Dee", "dog_status": "not published", "policy": "not published", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/florence-county-museum/", "official_url": "https://www.flocomuseum.org/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Folly Beach (city beach)", "kind": "beach (town beach)", "city": "Folly Beach", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "\"Dogs are not allowed on the beach from 10 AM to 6 PM, May 1 to September 30.\" At other times leashed and under control; owners pick up waste; never allowed on the pier.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "https://cityoffollybeach.com/rules_regulations/index.php", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "Folly Beach County Park (west end)", "kind": "beach (county park)", "city": "Folly Beach", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "\"Dogs are not allowed on the beach from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May 1st to Sept. 30th.\" At other times leashed and under control. Pets must not be left in vehicles.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "https://www.ccprc.com/61/Folly-Beach-County-Park", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "Foothills Trail", "kind": "long-distance hiking trail", "city": "Pickens", "county": "Pickens", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Leashed, non-aggressive dogs are welcome on the trail.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/foothills-trail/", "official_url": "https://foothillstrail.org/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park", "kind": "National Historical Park", "city": "Charleston", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "not allowed", "policy": "Pets are not permitted at Fort Sumter, and Fort Sumter Tours does not allow pets on its boats. | Fort Moultrie: pets are not allowed inside the fort or visitor center, but are allowed on the outside paths, trails and grounds on a leash. | Liberty Square: pets on a leash on the grounds and paths, not inside the visitor center. Leash no longer than 6 feet; do not leave pets unattended.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park/", "official_url": "https://www.nps.gov/fosu/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Fripp Island", "kind": "beach (town beach)", "city": "Fripp Island", "county": "Beaufort", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "Beaufort County rules as summarized by the resort: Friday before Memorial Day to Monday after Labor Day no dogs 10 a.m.-5 p.m. except service animals, leashed or voice control otherwise; Tuesday after Labor Day to Sept 30 and April 1 to Thursday before Memorial Day dogs allowed, leashed 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct 1-March 31 leashed or voice control anytime.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "https://www.frippislandresort.com/about-fripp-island/our-beach", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "Garden City Beach (unincorporated Horry County)", "kind": "beach (county park)", "city": "Garden City", "county": "Horry", "region": "Grand Strand", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "Horry County beach rule: animals are not allowed on the beach from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 1 through Labor Day; hand-held leash no longer than 7 feet; owners clean up.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "https://www.horrycountysc.gov/about-our-beaches/", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "Gibbes Museum of Art", "kind": "art museum", "city": "Charleston", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "not published", "policy": "not published", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/gibbes-museum-of-art/", "official_url": "https://www.gibbesmuseum.org/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Givhans Ferry State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Ridgeville", "county": "Dorchester", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin areas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/givhans-ferry-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/givhans-ferry", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Goodale State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Camden", "county": "Kershaw", "region": "Midlands", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife. | EV Charging Station", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/goodale-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/goodale", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Greenville County Museum of Art", "kind": "art museum", "city": "Greenville", "county": "Greenville", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "not allowed", "policy": "Only service dogs are permitted.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/greenville-county-museum-of-art/", "official_url": "https://gcma.org/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Greenville Zoo", "kind": "zoo", "city": "Greenville", "county": "Greenville", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "not allowed", "policy": "Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed. Trained service dogs with their owners are welcome.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/greenville-zoo/", "official_url": "https://www.greenvillezoo.com/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area", "kind": "Recreation Area", "city": "Cheraw", "county": "Chesterfield", "region": "Pee Dee", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets must be voice command controlled or kept on a leash or in a kennel while in the camping area or within 1/4 mile of the camping area.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/h-cooper-black-recreation-area/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/h-cooper-black", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Hamilton Branch State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Plum Branch", "county": "McCormick", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/hamilton-branch-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/hamilton-branch", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Hampton Plantation State Historic Site", "kind": "State Historic Site", "city": "McClellanville", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/hampton-plantation-state-historic-site/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/hampton", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Hickory Knob State Resort Park", "kind": "State Resort Park", "city": "McCormick", "county": "McCormick", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in lodge rooms 303, 304 & 305 at Hickory Knob. Pets are not allowed in any other lodge rooms. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/hickory-knob-state-resort-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/hickory-knob", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Hilton Head Island town beach parks (Driessen, Folly Field, Islanders, Alder Lane, Burkes, Fish Haul)", "kind": "beach (town beach)", "city": "Hilton Head Island", "county": "Beaufort", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "Same town table as Coligny (see above): no dogs on the beach 10 am-5 pm from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day. New restricted dog area of about two football fields near Fish Haul Creek (about 600 feet from the Fish Haul access), signed.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "https://hiltonheadislandsc.gov/our_island/beach/parking.php", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "Hopelands Gardens", "kind": "city estate garden", "city": "Aiken", "county": "Aiken", "region": "Midlands", "dog_status": "not published", "policy": "not published", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/hopelands-gardens/", "official_url": "https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/parks-playgrounds-natural-areas/hopelands-gardens/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Hunting Island State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Hunting Island", "county": "Beaufort", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are not allowed in the cabin or the cabin area, on the pier or inside the lighthouse complex. | Dogs are not permitted on the tip of North Beach past the posted markers to protect critical shorebird habitat. | Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/hunting-island-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/hunting-island", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Hunting Island State Park (beach)", "kind": "beach (state park)", "city": "Hunting Island (near Beaufort)", "county": "Beaufort", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets not allowed in the cabin area, on the pier or inside the lighthouse complex. Not permitted on the tip of North Beach past posted markers (shorebird habitat). Allowed in most other outdoor areas on a leash no longer than six feet. No dates or hours listed.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/hunting-island/things-to-do", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "Huntington Beach State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Murrells Inlet", "county": "Georgetown", "region": "Pee Dee", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Huntington Beach State Park is a dog friendly park year round. Please keep in mind that all dogs must remain on a leash no longer than six feet at all times. Please clean up after your pet. Dogs are allowed on the south end of the beach. Dogs are prohibited in buildings, including Atalaya and on the north end of the beach. The north end extends from the beach access at the north parking lot to the jetty.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/huntington-beach-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/huntington-beach", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Huntington Beach State Park (beach)", "kind": "beach (state park)", "city": "Murrells Inlet", "county": "Georgetown", "region": "Grand Strand", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Dog-friendly year round, no season dates listed. Leash no longer than six feet at all times. Dogs may use the south end of the beach; barred from the north end (north lot beach access to the jetty). Dogs prohibited in buildings including Atalaya.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/huntington-beach/things-to-do", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "International African American Museum", "kind": "history museum", "city": "Charleston", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "not published", "policy": "not published", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/international-african-american-museum/", "official_url": "https://iaamuseum.org/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Isle of Palms (city beach)", "kind": "beach (town beach)", "city": "Isle of Palms", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "Off-leash allowed April 1 to September 14, 5am to 9am; September 15 to March 31, 4pm to 10am. Otherwise leashed or under voice command; owners clean up. Dogs must be vaccinated and wear a metal license tag.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "https://www.isleofpalms.gov/beach/beach-rules", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "Isle of Palms County Park", "kind": "beach (county park)", "city": "Isle of Palms", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "County rule: pets leashed, cleaned up after, under control; not left in vehicles. City of Isle of Palms rules also apply on the beach: off-leash April 1-Sept 14 5-9am; Sept 15-March 31 4pm-10am.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "https://www.ccprc.com/parks/park-facility-rules/isle-of-palms-county-park-rules/", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "Jones Gap State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Marietta", "county": "Greenville", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/jones-gap-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/jones-gap", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Keowee-Toxaway State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Sunset", "county": "Pickens", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are not allowed in the cabin or the cabin area. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/keowee-toxaway-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/keowee-toxaway", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Kiawah Beachwalker Park", "kind": "beach (county park)", "city": "Kiawah Island", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "Park rule: pets leashed, cleaned up after, under control at all times. Town of Kiawah: March 1 to October 15 dogs must be leashed at all times; October 16 to February 28 dogs may be off-leash.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "https://www.ccprc.com/parks/park-facility-rules/kiawah-beachwalker-park-rules/", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "Kings Mountain National Military Park", "kind": "National Military Park", "city": "Blacksburg", "county": "York", "region": "Midlands", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed on a leash no longer than six feet and under physical control; never off leash. | Pets are not allowed in the visitor center (service animals excepted).", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/kings-mountain-national-military-park/", "official_url": "https://www.nps.gov/kimo/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Kings Mountain State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Blacksburg", "county": "York", "region": "Midlands", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife. Pets are not allowed in or around cabins, cabin areas or other lodging facilities.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/kings-mountain-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/kings-mountain", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Lake Greenwood State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Ninety Six", "county": "Greenwood", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/lake-greenwood-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/lake-greenwood", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Lake Hartwell State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Fair Play", "county": "Oconee", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in Carolina Camper Cabins 1, 2 and 5. They are not allowed in any others. Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/lake-hartwell-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/lake-hartwell", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Lake Warren State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Hampton", "county": "Hampton", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/lake-warren-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/lake-warren", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Lake Wateree State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Winnsboro", "county": "Fairfield", "region": "Midlands", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/lake-wateree-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/lake-wateree", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Landsford Canal State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Catawba", "county": "Chester", "region": "Midlands", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/landsford-canal-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/landsford-canal", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Lee State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Bishopville", "county": "Lee", "region": "Pee Dee", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/lee-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/lee", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Litchfield Beach (unincorporated Georgetown County accesses)", "kind": "beach (county park)", "city": "Litchfield Beach", "county": "Georgetown", "region": "Grand Strand", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "\"Dogs must be leashed from 9 am to 7 pm. Dogs that are not leashed during other hours must be under voice control\" and owners must be able to demonstrate it to an officer. No horses on the beach March 1 to October 31.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "http://www.georgetowncountysc.org/236/Beach-Information", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "Little Pee Dee State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Dillon", "county": "Dillon", "region": "Pee Dee", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/little-pee-dee-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/little-pee-dee", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Magnolia Plantation and Gardens", "kind": "plantation and gardens", "city": "Charleston", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Leashed dogs (leash 6 feet or shorter) welcome on the grounds, in the gardens and in the Audubon Swamp Garden; not on tours except service dogs; service dogs not allowed in the Wildlife Center or inside the cabins on the From Slavery to Freedom tour.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/magnolia-plantation-and-gardens/", "official_url": "https://www.magnoliaplantation.com/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail", "kind": "rail trail", "city": "Spartanburg", "county": "Spartanburg", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets on the trail should be on a leash and under control (PAL safety guide). City-owned Rail Tail Dog Park beside the trail.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/mary-black-foundation-rail-trail/", "official_url": "https://www.palspartanburg.org/mary-black-foundation-rail-trail", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "May Forest State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Charleston", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/may-forest-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/may-forest", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Middleton Place", "kind": "plantation and gardens", "city": "Charleston", "county": "Dorchester", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "not allowed", "policy": "Pets are not allowed (free-roaming livestock). Trained service animals permitted; emotional support animals and pets can only be accommodated in the main visitor parking lot.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/middleton-place/", "official_url": "https://www.middletonplace.org/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Myrtle Beach (city beach, oceanfront and Boardwalk)", "kind": "beach (town beach)", "city": "Myrtle Beach", "county": "Horry", "region": "Grand Strand", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "May 1 through Labor Day: dogs and bicycles allowed on the beach only before 10:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. Day after Labor Day through April 30: dogs allowed on beach and boardwalk at any time. Boardwalk May 1-Labor Day: dogs only 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Leash of seven feet or shorter at all times; service dogs excluded.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "https://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/i_want_to/learn_about/beach_conditions.php", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade", "kind": "oceanfront boardwalk", "city": "Myrtle Beach", "county": "Horry", "region": "Grand Strand", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "May 1 through Labor Day: bicycles and dogs allowed on the boardwalk only 5:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Day after Labor Day through April 30: allowed at any time. Dogs on a leash 7 feet or shorter at all times; pick up droppings. Service dogs excluded from the rules.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/myrtle-beach-boardwalk/", "official_url": "https://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Myrtle Beach State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Myrtle Beach", "county": "Horry", "region": "Grand Strand", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are not allowed in any cabin or the cabin areas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas year round, provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Pets are not allowed on the beaches from 10am until 5pm (7 days a week) May 1 through Labor Day. This is a county ordinance that is effective on all public beaches in Horry County. | Bikes are also not allowed on the beach during the same time periods as pets.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/myrtle-beach-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/myrtle-beach", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Myrtle Beach State Park (beach)", "kind": "beach (state park)", "city": "Myrtle Beach", "county": "Horry", "region": "Grand Strand", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "Pets are not allowed on the beaches from 10 am until 5 pm (7 days a week) May 1 through Labor Day. Pets allowed in most other outdoor areas year round on a leash no longer than six feet; not allowed in cabins or cabin areas.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/myrtle-beach/things-to-do", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "Ninety Six National Historic Site", "kind": "National Historic Site", "city": "Ninety Six", "county": "Greenwood", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed on a leash no longer than six feet and under physical control; never off leash. | Pets are not allowed in the visitor center (service animals excepted).", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/ninety-six-national-historic-site/", "official_url": "https://www.nps.gov/nisi/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "North Myrtle Beach (city beach, incl. Cherry Grove, Ocean Drive, Crescent Beach, Windy Hill)", "kind": "beach (town beach)", "city": "North Myrtle Beach", "county": "Horry", "region": "Grand Strand", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "\"May 15 to Labor Day: No dogs allowed on the beach 10 am to 4 pm.\" Leashes are required at all times and owners must pick up waste.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "https://www.nmb.us/249/Beach-Laws", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "Oconee State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Mountain Rest", "county": "Oconee", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in cabins 14-20 at Oconee. Pets are not allowed in any other cabin or the cabin areas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Pets are not to be left unattended.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/oconee-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/oconee", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Oconee Station State Historic Site", "kind": "State Historic Site", "city": "Walhalla", "county": "Oconee", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/oconee-station-state-historic-site/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/oconee-station", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Palmetto Trail", "kind": "long-distance trail", "city": "Awendaw", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "Awendaw Passage: Pets - Yes (rules vary by passage and land manager).", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/palmetto-trail/", "official_url": "https://www.palmettotrail.org/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Paris Mountain State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Greenville", "county": "Greenville", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are not allowed in or around cabins, cabin areas or other lodging facilities. Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/paris-mountain-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/paris-mountain", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum", "kind": "maritime museum", "city": "Mount Pleasant", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "not published", "policy": "not published", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/patriots-point-naval-and-maritime-museum/", "official_url": "https://www.patriotspoint.org/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Pawleys Island (town beach)", "kind": "beach (town beach)", "city": "Pawleys Island", "county": "Georgetown", "region": "Grand Strand", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "Dogs must be on a leash May 1 to Sept. 30, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Owners must pick up after pets.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "https://www.townofpawleysisland.com/beach-rules/", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "Pine Island State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Columbia", "county": "Lexington", "region": "Midlands", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/pine-island-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/pine-island", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Poinsett State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Wedgefield", "county": "Sumter", "region": "Pee Dee", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin areas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/poinsett-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/poinsett", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail", "kind": "paved greenway", "city": "Greenville", "county": "Greenville", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under control (County Ordinance 4099); clean up after your dog; keep dogs on a short leash on the trail.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/swamp-rabbit-trail/", "official_url": "https://greenvillerec.com/swamprabbit/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Ramsey Grove State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Georgetown", "county": "Georgetown", "region": "Pee Dee", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten park visitors and/or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/ramsey-grove-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/ramsey-grove", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Reconstruction Era National Historical Park", "kind": "National Historical Park", "city": "Beaufort", "county": "Beaufort", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "not published", "policy": "The NPS pets page for this park did not load (404) when we read it on 2026-10-25; pet rules not confirmed.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/reconstruction-era-national-historical-park/", "official_url": "https://www.nps.gov/reer/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site", "kind": "State Historic Site", "city": "Beech Island", "county": "Aiken", "region": "Midlands", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/redcliffe-plantation-state-historic-site/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/redcliffe", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach", "kind": "aquarium", "city": "Myrtle Beach", "county": "Horry", "region": "Grand Strand", "dog_status": "not allowed", "policy": "Guide dogs, ADA service dogs and working service dogs in training are permitted inside. Pets are not allowed. Emotional support animals are not permitted.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/ripleys-aquarium-of-myrtle-beach/", "official_url": "https://www.ripleys.com/attractions/ripleys-aquarium-of-myrtle-beach", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Riverbanks Zoo and Garden", "kind": "zoo and botanical garden", "city": "Columbia", "county": "Richland", "region": "Midlands", "dog_status": "not allowed", "policy": "Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted in the park. Trained service dogs or ponies are permitted; service animal access is restricted in some areas.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/riverbanks-zoo-and-garden/", "official_url": "https://www.riverbanks.org/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site", "kind": "State Historic Site", "city": "Union", "county": "Union", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/rose-hill-plantation-state-historic-site/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/rose-hill", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Sadlers Creek State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Anderson", "county": "Anderson", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife. | EV Charging Station", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/sadlers-creek-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/sadlers-creek", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Santee State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Santee", "county": "Orangeburg", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in cabins 11-28 at Santee State Park. Pets are not allowed in any other cabins or the cabin areas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/santee-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/santee", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Seabrook Island", "kind": "beach (town beach)", "city": "Seabrook Island", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "By zone: Red zone no pets at any time; Yellow zone leashed; Green zone April 1-Sept 30 leashed 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Oct 1-March 31 off-leash if effectively controlled. Leash max sixteen feet.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "https://www.townofseabrookisland.org/beach-rules.html", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "Sesquicentennial State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Columbia", "county": "Richland", "region": "Midlands", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. | There is also a dog park available at Sesquicentennial State Park. The dog park is a 2-acre, fenced-in area for dogs to run off-leash. | To access the off-leash dog park, a permit is required for each dog, available at the park office. Permits are $25/year, and are pro-rated depending on the date of purchase. Permits expire on July 1 of each year. Daily permits are available for $4. | Important Notice! Dog must be present for photo identification to obtain dog park permit. Owners must provide current vaccination records showing proof of spayed/neutered, rabies, parvo and kennel cough. Dog permits do not include admission into the park. | EV Charging Station", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/sesquicentennial-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/sesqui", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "South Carolina Aquarium", "kind": "aquarium", "city": "Charleston", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "not allowed", "policy": "Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed. Service animals (dogs or miniature horses individually trained for a person with a disability) are welcome.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/south-carolina-aquarium/", "official_url": "https://scaquarium.org/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "South Carolina Botanical Garden", "kind": "university botanical garden", "city": "Clemson", "county": "Pickens", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "Leashed dogs welcome on all trails except the Natural Heritage Garden Trail; keep out of flower beds; pick up waste; no pets inside university buildings.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/south-carolina-botanical-garden/", "official_url": "https://www.clemson.edu/scbg/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "South Carolina State Museum", "kind": "history, science and art museum", "city": "Columbia", "county": "Richland", "region": "Midlands", "dog_status": "not published", "policy": "not published", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/south-carolina-state-museum/", "official_url": "https://scmuseum.org/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "St. Phillips Island State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Hunting Island", "county": "Beaufort", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "not published", "policy": "not published", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/st-phillips-island-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/st-phillips-island", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Sullivan's Island (town beach)", "kind": "beach (town beach)", "city": "Sullivan's Island", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "Summer May 1-Sept 30: off leash 5:00-10:00 a.m.; no dogs on beach 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; on leash 6:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m. Winter Oct 1-April 30: off leash 5:00 a.m.-noon; on leash noon-5:00 a.m. All dogs need a town license; loose dogs not allowed in dunes or near turtle nests.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "https://sullivansisland.sc.gov/residents/beach/beach-rules-regulations", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "Surfside Beach (town beach)", "kind": "beach (town beach)", "city": "Surfside Beach", "county": "Horry", "region": "Grand Strand", "dog_status": "some areas or times", "policy": "Dogs and other domestic pets are not allowed on the public beach from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 1 through Labor Day. At other times leashed dogs are allowed. Reptiles, exotic animals and horses are not allowed at any time.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/destinations/beaches-and-islands/", "official_url": "https://surfsidebeach.org/200/Beaches", "checked": "2026-10-26" }, { "name": "Swan Lake Iris Gardens", "kind": "city garden and park", "city": "Sumter", "county": "Sumter", "region": "Pee Dee", "dog_status": "not allowed", "policy": "All animals are strictly prohibited inside the gates, except ADA service animals.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/swan-lake-iris-gardens/", "official_url": "https://www.sumtersc.gov/tourism/things-do/parks-trails/swan-lake-iris-gardens", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Table Rock State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Pickens", "county": "Pickens", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in cabins 4, 9, 10 and 11. Pets are not allowed in any other cabins, indoor areas or on the swim beach at Table Rock State Park. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/table-rock-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/table-rock", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "The Charleston Museum", "kind": "history museum", "city": "Charleston", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "not allowed", "policy": "Service dogs permitted throughout the museum and historic houses; therapy dogs and animal companions are not permitted.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/charleston-museum/", "official_url": "https://www.charlestonmuseum.org/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "The Children's Museum of the Upstate (Greenville)", "kind": "children's museum", "city": "Greenville", "county": "Greenville", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "not published", "policy": "not published", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/childrens-museum-of-upstate/", "official_url": "https://tcmupstate.org/greenville/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "The Rice Museum", "kind": "history museum", "city": "Georgetown", "county": "Georgetown", "region": "Pee Dee", "dog_status": "not published", "policy": "not published", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/rice-museum/", "official_url": "https://www.ricemuseum.org/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Three Rivers Greenway", "kind": "riverfront greenway", "city": "Columbia", "county": "Richland", "region": "Midlands", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "All animals must be on a leash and under control; pet waste must be collected (Columbia); no unleashed pets (Cayce).", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/three-rivers-greenway/", "official_url": "https://3rvrs.net/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Upcountry History Museum", "kind": "history museum", "city": "Greenville", "county": "Greenville", "region": "Upstate", "dog_status": "not published", "policy": "Service animals as defined by the ADA are welcome; other pets not addressed.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/upcountry-history-museum/", "official_url": "https://upcountryhistory.org/", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "West Ashley Greenway", "kind": "rail trail", "city": "Charleston", "county": "Charleston", "region": "Lowcountry", "dog_status": "not published", "policy": "not published", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-south-carolina/west-ashley-greenway/", "official_url": "https://www.charleston-sc.gov/963/West-Ashley-Greenway-Plan", "checked": "2026-10-25" }, { "name": "Woods Bay State Park", "kind": "State Park", "city": "Olanta", "county": "Sumter", "region": "Pee Dee", "dog_status": "welcome on a leash", "policy": "Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.", "page_url": "https://itssouthcarolina.com/places/woods-bay-state-park/", "official_url": "https://southcarolinaparks.com/woods-bay", "checked": "2026-10-25" } ] }