Folly Beach
Charleston’s laid-back surf town — “The Washout” is the area’s best-known break, and parking is the real challenge, with metered streets and a paid pier lot that go early.
Folly Beach, South Carolina · live parking & conditions · updated June 14, 2026
- WhereFolly Beach, South Carolina
- CostTicketed / paid
- ParkingPaid lots + metered streets; very limited near The Washout
- AmenitiesRestrooms · Showers · Lifeguard
Parking at Folly Beach
Paid lots + metered streets; very limited near The Washout. Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows Folly Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick a beach that still has space before you drive over.
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Conditions & tides
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Folly Beach — FAQ
- Is there parking at Folly Beach?
- Paid lots + metered streets; very limited near The Washout. BeachMap shows Folly Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can check before you drive over.
- Is Folly Beach free?
- No — Folly Beach is ticketed or paid (Paid lots + metered streets; very limited near The Washout).
- What's at Folly Beach?
- Folly Beach has restrooms, showers, lifeguard. Tap it on the live map for current conditions and recent photos.
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