Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area

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Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area

South Carolina

(864) 543-3535

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Overview

The Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area is a gorgeous natural area that takes up a series of peninsulas on Lake Greenwood, which has 212 miles of shoreline and 11,400 acres of boating and fishing opportunities all through the year. Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area is famous for being one of 16 state parks in South Carolina built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. In this sense, it is of great historical importance. The history of the park is captured in the park's Civilian Conservation Corps museum, which also doubles up as a renowned reception and group meeting center. Amenities at the park include picnic shelters, a boathouse, water fountain and a lakeside terrace. In addition to lakeside camping, picnicking and hiking, the park also hosts the South Carolina Half-Iron Man Competition, a popular triathlon held every fall. Whther you want to bask in the sun or enjoy the water, make the Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area your next destination!

Map of Lake Greenwood State Rec. Area (SC)

Latitude, Longitude: 34.185678, -81.958008

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Activities

  • Boating

    Please call the primary number for more information.

  • Camping

    Tent and RV camping available. To make a camping reservation, call 1-866-345-PARK. Note: Camping reservations must be made for at least 2 nights. You must make a reservation request directly through the park if you request less than 1 day before check-in.

  • Fishing

    Please call the primary number for more information.

  • Hiking

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  • Picnicking

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  • RVing

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Seasonality/Weather

Office Hours: 9am - 5pm Su-W and 9am - 8pm Th-Sa (During daylight savings time); Days and Hours of Operation: M-Su 6am-6pm (extended to 10pm during Daylight Savings Time)

Directions

Driving

From I-26: Take exit 74 to Hwy 34 towards Newberry. Stay on Hwy 34 for 25 mi. Turn rt. onto Hwy 702 for 2 mi.The park entrance is on the right.

From Greenwood: Take Hwy 72 for approximately 6 mi., turn right onto Hwy 246. Travel approximately 5 mi. and turn left onto Hwy 702, the park is located 7 mi. on the left.

Phone Numbers

Primary

(864) 543-3535

Campground reservations

(866) 345-7275

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