Dog-Friendly Beach Near Savannah
Posted by Rebecca
Looking for a dog-friendly beach in the Savannah area? Unfortunately, Tybee Island’s beaches are not pet-friendly, but Hilton Head’s beaches (about 45 minutes from most Savannah area locations) certainly are, and they even allow your pup to do some off-leash romping.
Last Sunday, my husband and I took our Doberman, Achilles, to Mitchelville Beach and had a blast. The picture is of Achilles frolicking in the surf, which he didn’t get tired of for at least an hour. The beach is gorgeous and the shoreline is mostly untouched, so you can expect lots of natural beauty and plenty of room for your pet to run and play. The only people there were us and maybe two other couples despite the warm, sunny October weather. Ameneties for Mitchelville Beach Park include free parking, outdoor shower and restrooms.
Keep reading for off-leash hours and a map of Hilton Head beaches.
Pet Rules for Hilton Head Beaches:
Dogs can go Off-Leash (under voice control)
- any time of day Sept. 30th - April 1st
- before 10 am and after 5pm the rest of the year
Dogs Must be On Leash
- April 1st - Thurs. before Memorial Day between 10am and 5pm
- Tues. after Labor Day - Sept. 30th between 10am and 5pm
No Dogs on Beach
- Between 10 am and 5 pm Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day
Click here for complete list of Hilton Head Beach Rules, along with lots of other useful info.
Map of Hilton Head Beaches:
Click On the Blue Balloons for Beach Names and Directions
View Hilton Head Beaches in a larger map
Cool man this beach pic is really amazing..I wish I would have been there to spend my vacation….
Fortunately, Tybee Island’s beaches do not allow pets. Dogs have taken over the rest of the county, It’s nice to have a place to go without having to worry about stepping in their waste or having them shaking their smelly wet fur all over. I am all for keeping Tybee Beach pet free.