Discover South Carolina State Parks on Lakes Murray, Greenwood, and Wateree
Three scenic lakes in the South Carolina midlands region are among the state's most popular recreational lakes.
State parks on Lake Murray, Lake Greenwood, and Lake Wateree provide public access points, day use facilities, and camping areas for recreational users.
These lakes offer some of the best fishing in the state, with numerous tournaments held on each during the year.
Visitors to the parks also enjoy boating, picnicking, swimming, and nature trails.
Dreher Island State Park is located on the northern shore of Lake Murray, a few miles southeast of Newberry.
The park is situated on three islands linked by bridges and causeway.
The first island has a campground.
The second island contains the park's marina, boat ramp, and bait shop.
The third island has picnic areas, villas, hiking and bike trails, and more camping areas.
Dreher Island also has meeting facilities for groups.
Visitors may observe a variety of birds in the park including ducks, geese, and purple martins.
Nearby Doolittle Island is a purple martin sanctuary.
Fishermen on Lake Murray will find bass, bream, catfish, and crappy.
Many of the bass tournaments held on Lake Murray launch from the Dreher Island Marina.
Lake Greenwood State Park is located between Newberry and Greenwood.
The original park facilities were constructed during the Great Depression by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).
Many are still in use today.
A CCC museum is located in the Drummond Conference Center.
Lake Greenwood is popular with fishermen, and the park contains three boat ramps and a fishing pier.
Other park activities include picnicking, camping, and hiking.
Lake Greenwood State Park hosts the South Carolina Half Iron Man Triathlon and the South Carolina Festival of Flowers Triathlon each year.
Lake Wateree State Park is located on the northwest side of the lake near Winnsboro.
The park has a boat ramp, refueling dock, and a tackle shop.
Fishing is allowed anywhere along the banks of Lake Wateree.
Rods and reels are available at the park store through the Tackle Loaner Program sponsored by the SC Department of Natural Resources.
The park is a popular place for picnicking and camping.
The park store carries basic groceries, snacks, beverages, fishing supplies, and fishing licenses.
Other park amenities include a new playground, the.
7 mile Desportes Nature Trail, and a sandy swimming beach.
There are no lifeguards on duty.
Bird watchers may spot a variety of birds around the lake including osprey and eagles.
Entrance fees at these state parks are $2 for adults.
Children ages 15 and younger are admitted free.
Park day use hours are dawn to dusk at Dreher Island.
Lake Greenwood and Lake Wateree day use hours are 6am-10pm during Daylight Savings Time and 6am-6pm the remainder of the year.
A valid South Carolina fishing license is required for fishing.
State parks on Lake Murray, Lake Greenwood, and Lake Wateree provide public access points, day use facilities, and camping areas for recreational users.
These lakes offer some of the best fishing in the state, with numerous tournaments held on each during the year.
Visitors to the parks also enjoy boating, picnicking, swimming, and nature trails.
Dreher Island State Park is located on the northern shore of Lake Murray, a few miles southeast of Newberry.
The park is situated on three islands linked by bridges and causeway.
The first island has a campground.
The second island contains the park's marina, boat ramp, and bait shop.
The third island has picnic areas, villas, hiking and bike trails, and more camping areas.
Dreher Island also has meeting facilities for groups.
Visitors may observe a variety of birds in the park including ducks, geese, and purple martins.
Nearby Doolittle Island is a purple martin sanctuary.
Fishermen on Lake Murray will find bass, bream, catfish, and crappy.
Many of the bass tournaments held on Lake Murray launch from the Dreher Island Marina.
Lake Greenwood State Park is located between Newberry and Greenwood.
The original park facilities were constructed during the Great Depression by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).
Many are still in use today.
A CCC museum is located in the Drummond Conference Center.
Lake Greenwood is popular with fishermen, and the park contains three boat ramps and a fishing pier.
Other park activities include picnicking, camping, and hiking.
Lake Greenwood State Park hosts the South Carolina Half Iron Man Triathlon and the South Carolina Festival of Flowers Triathlon each year.
Lake Wateree State Park is located on the northwest side of the lake near Winnsboro.
The park has a boat ramp, refueling dock, and a tackle shop.
Fishing is allowed anywhere along the banks of Lake Wateree.
Rods and reels are available at the park store through the Tackle Loaner Program sponsored by the SC Department of Natural Resources.
The park is a popular place for picnicking and camping.
The park store carries basic groceries, snacks, beverages, fishing supplies, and fishing licenses.
Other park amenities include a new playground, the.
7 mile Desportes Nature Trail, and a sandy swimming beach.
There are no lifeguards on duty.
Bird watchers may spot a variety of birds around the lake including osprey and eagles.
Entrance fees at these state parks are $2 for adults.
Children ages 15 and younger are admitted free.
Park day use hours are dawn to dusk at Dreher Island.
Lake Greenwood and Lake Wateree day use hours are 6am-10pm during Daylight Savings Time and 6am-6pm the remainder of the year.
A valid South Carolina fishing license is required for fishing.
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