Morris Island Lighthouse

Category: Historical landmark

Address: 1750 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439, USA

Phone: +18436330099

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–8PM

Monday: 6AM–8PM

Tuesday: 6AM–8PM

Wednesday: 6AM–8PM

Thursday: 6AM–8PM

Friday: 6AM–8PM

Saturday: 6AM–8PM

Reviews

Evelyn Wright

Sep 20, 2022

Beautiful scenic walk to the beach where you can see Morris Island Lighthouse!

FSS

Sep 17, 2022

A must see when in the area very interesting and historical

Marty Martin

Sep 13, 2022

Absolutely stunning! I've been visiting this area at the end of Folly Beach for many years, and it never gets old. There is parking along the side of the road. From the end of the driveable road, there is a short walk down a paved road, then across thick sand to the beach. The paved road has some really neat graffiti. Although the Lighthouse is a good ways out in the water, it can be seen quite easily. In the far distance, the splendor of the Ravenel Bridge adorns the landscape. The winds and the water and the waves change, but the old Lighthouse remains. At low tide, there's plenty of extra beach to explore and enjoy. At high tide, you still get a great view of the Lighthouse. The water in the channel is swift and treacherous, so swimming he is NOT permitted. Also, the is a small dead tree, gorgeous, driftwood, area. Sunrises hear are indescribable.

Tai Hdez

Sep 4, 2022

Beautiful place. Amazing views and a lot of shells. Get repellent to avoid mosquitoes

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Questions & Answers

What is the cement structure on Folly Beach, SC arcoss from Morris Island Lighthouse

GARY DELUISIO | Sep 29, 2021
Abdelrahman Aly | Sep 29, 2021

I'd like to know the answer to that too! I thought it was something that was forced up on shore by hurricanes

Can you get to the top of the lighthouse?

Eleisha Y. Patrick | Sep 29, 2021
Michael Unruh | Sep 29, 2021

No. The lighthouse has been inactive since 1962 and is not accessible to the public. There is currently a fundraising effort for the purpose of restoring the interior and exterior of the tower, but millions of dollars are needed. Hopefully it will be open again someday. To find out more, visit savethelight.org

Is there any hotels in Morris Island on the beach

Lisa Huffman | Sep 29, 2020
Aimee Lim | Sep 29, 2020

No its an island and usually people do camping there. Its reachable by boat. We kayal there from the landing and not gonna do it again. There are some place near to stay but not in the island itself. No structure there except the lighthouse.

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Are dogs allowed on this beach

Katie Matlock | Sep 30, 2019
Penny Webber | Sep 30, 2019

I saw some there on the beach. Been there 2 times and saw dogs.

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How to get to island

Theodore Funk | Sep 30, 2018
Elizabeth Wilson (Bethy) | Sep 30, 2018

Yes have get boat to morris lighthouse

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I've heard without a boat the best chance to get a good shot of the lighthouse is on Folley beach. Are there ferries to the lighthouse?

Tommy Whitfield | Sep 30, 2018
Susan Moore | Sep 30, 2018

Unless you have a powerful lense on your camera, a good photo from the shore is slim. There are boats that will circle the lighthouse. You will have to research that info on your own.

Can you walk to the top of this lighthouse?

Jim Penticuff | Sep 30, 2018
Patrick Stairs | Sep 30, 2018

Has anyone tried to contact the U.S. lighthouse society for help on saving the lighthouse?

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