Morris Island Lighthouse

I wish you could camp out here. We parked where it seemed safe and walked out to the beach. We wish we could have gotten closer but oh well. Beautiful haunting scenery. Worth the walk. Park carefully or get a ticket I hear. Loved the silent beauty of the place.

Nice walk to the lighthouse (¼ mile of paved and beach walking). Low tide is the best time to go, to really enjoy the beach and a longer walk. High tide can limit how much you’re able to walk (and collect shells). Don’t go during prime beach time as parking near the entrance is limited, but not a deterrent from going. I’ve been here a handful of times already and will continue to come visit. Great for photography as well.

One of SC oldest lighthouses at the end of Folly Beach with parking in designated spots don’t block people’s driveways. A decent walk to the see this old gem, I suggest morning while it is cool in the summer. It is an awesome spot to see dolphins up close. Folks also fish out here and collect sea shells as they differ a little from the main beach due to the rough currents. I’ve heard it’s a better spot for finding sharks teeth but I didn’t find any in my two trips. I suggest 45 mins to an hour or more depending how many pictures you will be taking. In my book it’s a must see built in 1874 I believe with conservation projects designed on preserving it for future generations to see.

A beautiful old lighthouse just offshore … Makes a great subject for photography. You can also see the modern charleston light in the distance. The area around Morris island (the submerged island on which the lighthouse sits) is frequented by shrimp trawlers. Folly Beach has some weathered driftwood and dunes that also make for good photographic subjects. The walk from the end of the road is ¼ mile on a wide paved asphalt road that doesn’t allow motorized vehicles. If you ride your bike, mind the speed bumps– they sneak up on you at first!

Awesome views! Don’t forget your camera with the big telescopic lens! I will definitely go back with my Nikon next time… maybe even an easel and some paints. :)

Awesome spot at the west end of Folly Beach Island, very historic Morris Island light house, awesome spot for photography, it is a great private part of the beach with lots of natural dune space, the walk is a bit farther then you think and the soft sand at the end can wear you out if you are older and not in great shape so try to early in the mornings before it gets too hot!!!
If you have every seen the Civil War movie «Glory» Morris Island was the last battle scene of that movie, this really is a historic spot and a must see when visiting Charleston and guess what, it’s free!!!

We went to Folly 2 or 3 times before we learned about this gem! Drive all the way to the end of the island to the dead end. You can park on the grass for free or in a paid lot. There is a paved trail that takes you to the lighthouse inlet. The walk was fine for us, though small children or elderly people might have some difficulty in the heat. It’s not shaded. But once you get to the end, boy is it worth it! The beach is very quiet, and we didn’t encounter tons of people. There are huge rocks and a cool tree line. The view of the lighthouse was pretty neat. We had a lot of fun looking for shells. There are signs saying not to swim or wade, so I’d advise swimmers move down to the main section of the beach. But this quiet nook of beach was a gorgeous must-​see!

Every time I come to Folly Beach I walk the stretch of beach where the Morris Island Lighthouse Site is.
It is a beautiful walk and at some points makes you feel like you are in a swampland. It’s beautiful, secluded, peaceful, and out of the norm.
My advice (Perfect Date Spot) — on a pretty day around 2pm I would head that way w/​a cooler full of drinks and food for a picnic and other things like towels. And remember don’t litter! I promise you won’t be disappointed. My trip today I saw a family of Dolphins swimming in a cove, super cool. They were within 25 feet of me and I was on land.
The only thing to warn you about is if you walk out far on the island like I do, then make sure you get back to the normal side before the tide rises, otherwise you might find yourself stuck. Otherwise I hope you enjoy this lovely peaceful little private park like I do! Cheers & Enjoy!

Beautiful lighthouse off the coast of Folly Beach. It’s a quarter of a mile walk from parking at the end of the street. Worth the walk and pretty private, at least when we went but that was also when tropical storm Ana’s outer bands were looming overhead.

This is my favorite spot on Folly Beach. It’s so secluded and basically private, depending on what time of day you visit. I’m a sucker for lighthouses, and this one doesn’t disappoint. Seeing this part of the beach at sunset is seriously magical. If you’re even in Folly for one day, make a point to check this guy out. You’ll be glad you did!

Definitely worth the trip to the edge of Folly island. A picturesque setting on a more secluded beach. We visited in March, and there weren’t many others on the beach. The views are amazing. Just a heads up for dog owners, pets are NOT allowed on this part of the island and there is no swimming or wading allowed. A great spot for spectacular views of a beautifully aged lighthouse!

What a cool spot. Drive out to the end of E. Ashley Ave at Folly beach and then walk down a marked path a quarter of a mile to the beachfront to view Morris Island lighthouse across the water. You might meet an occasional person on the beach there which is dotted with a few stark weathered trees that make the beach even more unique and beautiful. The dolphins also like the area in front of the lighthouse. We saw quite a few swim through which makes for some great photos. The lighthouse is a lovely addition to the National Register of Historic places, but be prepared that it is not accessible by land.

Worth the drive to see. Oldest lighthouse in South Carolina. It’s about ¼ mile walk to get to the lookout point but there is a nice little portion of semi secluded beach to soak up some sun. No swimming in that area due to deadly currants but nice place to layout and enjoy the sounds of the ocean.