Folly Beach: Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
About
Folly Beach: Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve is a public beach access point in South Carolina, within Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve. The nearest town is Secessionville, about 3 miles away. The site is a straightforward beach access, so a visit is about the sand and shoreline rather than a set route or climb. Dogs are not allowed, so leave pets at home when planning a trip here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show mild winters. January runs from highs around 59°F to lows near 36°F, and December and February are similar, with highs in the low 60s. Spring warms quickly, with April highs around 75°F and May near 82°F. Summer is hot. July and August highs sit around 90°F, and lows stay in the low 70s. September is still warm at about 86°F, while October eases to around 78°F and November to about 69°F. Late spring and fall offer the most moderate beach-day temperatures. For more time outdoors in the area, Patriot's Point Nature Trail and the Yvonne duFort Evans Ashley Riverwalk are both about 7 miles away. The West Ashley Bikeway is roughly 9 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Dogs
Not allowed
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Folly Beach: Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
South Carolina
Data: South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, beach access points. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Feb–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–82°F and lows of 39–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Sullivans Is, SC weather station, 5.9 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan59° high36° low
- Feb61° high39° low
- Mar67° high45° low
- Apr75° high54° low
- May82° high63° low
- Jun88° high70° low
- Jul91° high73° low
- Aug90° high72° low
- Sep86° high68° low
- Oct78° high58° low
- Nov69° high47° low
- Dec62° high40° low
Where it is
- Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve · Public land
- Nearest town
- Folly Beach, South Carolina · 4.1 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Patriot's Point Nature TrailHiking7.3 mi
- Yvonne duFort Evans Ashley RiverwalkHiking7.5 mi
- West Ashley BikewayMountain biking9.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)