Folly River Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:30 PM)
- Tide
- 1.511 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8665530 — Charleston · 8.4 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 23
local timeFirst Quarter (64% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Folly River Boat Ramp
| Location | Folly Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Atlantic Ocean |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (140 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 32.660237, -79.943407 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Charleston County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (843) 795-4386 |
Folly River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Atlantic Ocean in Folly Beach, South Carolina at coordinates 32.66024, -79.94341. Rated 4.6/5 based on 140 Google reviews.
Folly River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Atlantic Ocean in Folly Beach, Charleston County, South Carolina. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Folly River Boat Ramp
Is Folly River Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Folly River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Folly Beach, South Carolina.
How is Folly River Boat Ramp rated?
Folly River Boat Ramp has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 140 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Folly River Boat Ramp access?
Folly River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Atlantic Ocean in Folly Beach, South Carolina.
How do I get to Folly River Boat Ramp?
Folly River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 32.660237, -79.943407 in Folly Beach, South Carolina. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Boater Reviews
Great spot to go crabbing to the left of the boat ramp, and accidentally catch the occasional fish. There's not a lot of parking for cars without trailers, but it is free.
Great launch with 4 ramp and plenty of parking
Nice pier into the river. Nice views and a recreational shell fishing area.
Nice area. Parking little limited but still good access.
This is a great use of tax money! The landing has 4 lanes and a specific dock for kayak launches. It fills up pretty quickly on the weekends, but I always seem to find a spot.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 10.0 mi of Folly River Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.