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Folly River

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SC Picture Project / Charleston County / Folly River

The sun sets over the tranquil Folly River, which flows along the back (north) side Folly Beach. A friendly and relaxed beach town, Folly Beach is lovingly known as “The Edge of America.”

Folly River
Alexander Ilg of Ladson, 2019 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Folly River is part of the Stono River Watershed, and its network of waterways includes Folly Creek, Cole Creek, Cutoff Reach, Kings Flat Creek (shown below), Oak Island Creek, and Robbins Creek.

Kings Flat Creek
Michael Little of Summerville, 2020 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

More Pictures of Folly River


Wharves on Folly River

Blake Lewis of Greenwood © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Folly River Sunset

Mark A. Leon of Charleston, 2017 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Folly River

Ben Woods, Jr. of Summerville, 2016 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Plan Your Trip: Folly River

Where is Folly River located?
Address: Folly Beach Road, Folly Beach, SC 29439
GPS Coordinates: 32.641470,-79.977964
What else should I see?
Bird Key Sanctuary 1.4 miles
Folly Beach County Park 1.5 miles
Mosquito Beach 3.5 miles
Folly Beach Renourishment 3.8 miles
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