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How will beach and water access near the pier be affected during the construction?: Beach access will be affected at times due to the loading of equipment and material onto the pier.

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Folly Beach Fishing Pier Replacement

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1. Are there any other good fishing spots?

As fishing from the pier will be impacted during construction, we recommend these alternative fishing spots:

Mount Pleasant Pier for pier fishing.
Folly Beach County Park for surf fishing.
Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve for surf fishing.
Sol Legare Boat Landing for dock fishing

2. How will beach and water access near the pier be affected during the construction?: Beach access will be affected at times due to the loading of equipment and material onto the pier.

3. Will parking at the Folly Beach Pier be available?: The pier’s parking is expected to be impacted during the construction period. During the apron closure and the first phase of construction (Oct. 19 through Spring 2021), no parking will be available at the pier. Beginning approximately Spring 2021, about half of the pier’s parking lot will reopen for public use.

4. How long will the pier be closed?: The Folly Beach Fishing Pier is closed to the public. Construction is expected to take 28 months, with the new pier opening approximately Spring of 2023.