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• How do I make a reservation at a state park?
• How far in advance may I make a reservation?
• What is the cancellation policy for park reservations?
• Are pets allowed in state parks?
• Which parks offer free wi-fi internet service?
• What is the discount policy for senior citizens, blind and disabled citizens?
• Do out-of-state senior citizens, blind or disabled citizens receive any discounts?
• What are your metal detection guidelines for State Parks and State Park properties?
• What are your geocaching guidlelines for state parks and state park properties?
• How can I get printed information on state park camping and lodging?
• Where can I find information about State Park employment, internships, etc?
• What is the minimum age required to reserve/occupy a campsite?
• Are alcoholic beverages allowed on park property?
• Are golf carts permitted on state parks?

• How do I make a reservation at a state park?
• How far in advance may I make a reservation?
• What is the cancellation policy for park reservations?
• Are pets allowed in state parks?
• Which parks offer free wi-fi internet service?
• What is the discount policy for senior citizens, blind and disabled citizens?
• Do out-of-state senior citizens, blind or disabled citizens receive any discounts?
• How can I get printed information on state park camping and lodging?
• What is the minimum age required to reserve/occupy a campsite?
• Are golf carts permitted on state parks?

• Are pets allowed in state parks?
• What is the discount policy for senior citizens, blind and disabled citizens?
• Do out-of-state senior citizens, blind or disabled citizens receive any discounts?
• What are your geocaching guidlelines for state parks and state park properties?

• What is the discount policy for senior citizens, blind and disabled citizens?
• Do out-of-state senior citizens, blind or disabled citizens receive any discounts?
• What are your metal detection guidelines for State Parks and State Park properties?

• Where can I find information about State Park employment, internships, etc?

• Are pets allowed in state parks?
• How do I rent the Legare-Waring House or Founders Hall?
• Which parks offer free wi-fi internet service?

• Aiken State Park
  • Does this park have cabins or villas?
  • Does this park have campsites for overnight camping?
  • What types of activities are available at this park?
  • Is swimming available at this park?
  • What type of fish are most often caught at the park?
  • How long is the canoe trail?
  • What times can canoes be rented at the park?
  • Can I drink water from the artesian well?
  • Who constructed the stonework and buildings throughout the park?
  • What are the names of the three lakes at Aiken State Park?
  • How did Aiken State Park get its name?
• Andrew Jackson State Park
  • Can you view the house that Andrew Jackson lived in on the park?
  • What are the Waxhaws?
  • Where are the Waxhaws?
  • What number President was Andrew Jackson?
  • How long are your trails?
  • Do you have a swimming area?
  • Are you located on the Catawba River?
  • Do you have a trading post or park store?
  • What is the park amphitheater used for?
  • Does the park close during the winter?
• Baker Creek State Park
  • Is Baker Creek State Park open year round?
  • What time is the gate locked at Baker Creek?
  • If I am camping, may I check in after 6pm?
  • What type of wildlife can be seen around the park?
  • What is the Pavilion and is it a rental facility?
• Barnwell State Park
  • Are jet skis or motorboats permitted in the park lakes?
  • Are boats available for rent at Barnwell State Park?
  • How long can boats be rented?
  • Is swimming allowed in the park lakes?
  • How many people do the picnic shelters accommodate?
  • How long is the nature trail?
  • Is there a fee to fish or enter Barnwell State Park?
  • Other than fishing, what activities does the park offer?
• Caesars Head State Park
  • Are there any campsites at Caesars Head State Park or Jones Gap State Park?
  • How long is the hike to Raven Cliff Falls?
  • Are trail maps available for purchase at the park?
  • Is swimming permitted at the park?
  • Are there picnic areas at the park?
  • Does the park have cabins for rent?
• Calhoun Falls State Park
  • Are there any waterfalls located on Calhoun Falls State Park?
  • Are there any other state parks located on Lake Russell?
  • Is there a designated swimming area at the park?
  • Are pets allowed in the park?
  • Are golf carts allowed on the park?
  • Where is the nearest grocery store to the park?
  • Does the park have cabins?
  • Does the park have any full-service campsites?
  • Is there a day-use area at the park?
  • Is fishing bait available for purchase at the park?
• Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
  • Is there a restaurant or snack bar located on the park?
  • How many original settlers were there on the first ships that arrived and is there a list of the settlers names?
  • Is the Legare Waring House open for tours?
  • How do I rent the Legare-Waring House or Founders Hall?
  • Does the Adventure ship sail?
  • Does the park have a petting zoo?
  • What is the best way to tour the park? How long does it take?
  • Are bicycles available for rent at the park?
  • Are picnic shelters available for rent?
  • What are your metal detection guidelines for State Parks and State Park properties?
  • Are dogs allowed in the park?
  • How much walking is involved at the park and do you have a tram?
• Cheraw State Park
  • How do I make a tee time for the golf course?
  • What is the current condition of the golf course?
  • Is swimming allowed in Lake Juniper?
  • How big is Lake Juniper?
  • What type of fish are in the lake and where may I purchase a South Carolina fishing license?
  • Are private boats allowed on the lake?
  • What are the prices for rental boats?
  • What amenities are included in the cabins and are pets allowed?
  • May we bring our own golf cart or do you rent golf carts?
  • Are there any hiking or biking trails on the park?
• Chester State Park
  • How close to the the lake are the standard campsites?
  • Which campsites are the most private?
  • What are the rules for renting boats at Chester State Park?
  • Are personal boats allowed on the park lake?
  • Is swimming allowed at the park?
  • How late can we stay in the park if not camping?
  • When is the archery course open?
  • What are the fishing rules for Chester State Park?
  • What do we do with our trash in the day-use area?
  • Are motorized vehicles or bicycles allowed on the trail?
• Colleton State Park
  • Is wi-fi available at Colleton State Park?
  • May I pay for my campsite at the iron ranger donation box?
  • Does this park have cabins?
  • Are there any bicycle trails at Colleton State Park?
  • Does the park have canoes or kayaks available for rent?
  • Does the park have rental tents or campers available?
  • May a campsite be used for picnicking?
  • Is there a boat landing in the park to launch a boat?
  • May we take a shower in the comfort station bathhouse?
  • Is the rec building available for family reunions or church groups?
• Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
  • What are the hours of operation for the park?
  • Are campsites available at the park?
  • Are weddings or other special events allowed at the park?
  • Is fishing allowed at the park?
  • Is grilling permitted on the park?
  • Are there any bike trails at Colonial Dorchester?
  • Are visitors allowed to participate in archaeology digs?
  • Are metal detectors allowed at Colonial Dorchester?
  • What are your metal detection guidelines for State Parks and State Park properties?
  • Is there river access for boating at the park?
  • Are pets allowed at Colonial Dorchester?
• Croft State Park
  • Is the pool open at Croft State Park?
  • Is there a swimming area at the park?
  • What types of activities are available at Croft?
  • Where is the park located?
  • When will Lake Johnson reopen?
  • Are any horses available to rent and ride?
  • Is there an admission fee to enter the park?
  • If we rent a picnic shelter, do our guests have to pay the admission fee?
  • Is the park open year round, and what are the park hours?
  • Does the park have boats for rent?
  • How many campsites does the park have, how much do they cost to rent and what is provided with the rental?
• Devils Fork State Park
  • Do the campsites and villas have wi-fi service?
  • Do the campsites have sewer hookups?
  • Is cable or satellite television service provided in the campground?
  • Where may we park our cars if they do not fit on the campsite?
  • Where are golf carts permitted?
  • Where may I purchase propane?
  • Are any waterfalls on Lake Jocassee accessible by car?
  • Does the park rent boats or jet skis?
  • If we are meeting someone with a boat, where may we park our car?
  • What type of boats are allowed on Lake Jocassee?
• Dreher Island State Park
  • Is swimming allowed at the park?
  • Is fishing permitted at the park?
  • Are fishing licenses sold at the park?
  • Is fishing bait sold at the park?
  • Is gasoline sold at the park?
  • While staying at Dreher Island is there anywhere to leave a boat trailer?
  • May I bring my golf cart to the park?
  • Are boats, canoes or kayaks available for rent from the park?
  • What amenities are included in the park villas?
  • We have someone coming to visit us at the park, but they are not staying the night. Will they have to pay to enter the park?
  • What type of wildlife can I expect to see at Dreher Island?
• Edisto Beach State Park
  • Are golf carts allowed on the beach?
  • May I drive my golf cart from Live Oak Campground to the beach?
  • Where is the best place to fish?
  • How do we access the beach?
  • Where do I check in for my cabin or campsite?
  • What if I do not make it to the park to check in before closing time?
  • Why is there a $5 per person fee to launch a boat?
  • Am I required to pay the park admission fee?
  • What are your metal detection guidelines for State Parks and State Park properties?
  • I am camping at the park or renting a cabin. Do I have to pay the admission fee?
  • Are there restrooms and showers located in the campgrounds?
  • Do the cabins have bathrooms?
  • May we look inside one of your cabins?
  • Where is the closest laundry facility?
  • Can you drink the water from the faucet?
  • Are bicycles available for rent at the park?
  • Where is Botany Bay located?
  • How far is it to Charleston, SC from Edisto Beach?
  • Where is the nearest hospital?
  • Where is the nearest Wal-Mart?
• Givhans Ferry State Park
  • Is swimming allowed at Givhans Ferry?
  • Are tubes and floats available for rent at the park?
  • Does the park rent canoes or kayaks?
  • Are alcoholic beverages allowed on the Edisto River?
  • Is internet access available at the park?
  • Does the park provide shuttle service to boat landings in the area?
  • Are campfires allowed on the park?
  • Is Riverfront Hall available for rent outside of normal park hours?
  • Are early cabin check-ins offered?
  • How far is the park from Charleston?
• Goodale State Park
  • How long does it take to paddle the canoe trail?
  • What type of interesting plants can be found at the park?
  • Are pets allowed on the nature trail?
  • Are there any facilities available for family gatherings?
  • What types of fish can be caught in the lake?
• H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area
  • Why should I rent a stall or a corral?
  • Can I tie my horses to a tree in the campgrounds that have electricity and water?
  • Can I tie my horse to a tree in the primitive campground?
  • What is the difference between a stall and a corral?
  • How many horses will a stall or corral hold?
  • May I ride horses during an organized event at the park?
  • Is fishing permitted in your park ponds?
  • Is camping at the ponds permitted?
  • Is hunting permitted on H. Cooper Black?
  • May I bird hunt after a bird dog event?
• Hamilton Branch State Park
  • What type of fishing license do you need to fish in Lake Thurmond?
  • Where may I rent a power boat or jet ski?
  • Are there any cabins available for rent at Hamilton Branch?
  • What is the current level for Lake Thurmond?
  • Can you provide more information on fishing regulations?
  • Are there any hiking trails at the park?
• Hampton Plantation State Historic Site
  • Once at the park, where is the plantation located?
  • How large was the plantation originally?
  • What crops were farmed at Hampton Plantation?
  • What is indigo?
  • Where did the name Hampton Plantation come from?
  • How many slaves did the family own?
  • Where were the slave quarters located?
  • What are your metal detection guidelines for State Parks and State Park properties?
  • What happened to the furniture that was once in the house?
  • Who owned the home?
  • Why is the state not restoring the home?
• Hickory Knob State Resort Park
  • When is the restaurant open?
  • What is included in the cabins at Hickory Knob?
  • Do you have any picnic shelters available at your park?
  • Do you have a direct number to your golf pro shop?
• Hunting Island State Park
  • Is Wi-Fi available at Hunting Island State ParK?
  • Where is the closest grocery store?
  • Where is the nearest laundromat
  • Are reservations needed to camp?
  • Do you recycle?
  • Is the water potable?
  • What are the hours of the fishing pier?
  • Are fishing license needed to fish on the park?
  • What are your metal detection guidelines for State Parks and State Park properties?
  • Is bait and tackle available for sale?
  • Are people allowed to getting married on the beach?
  • Is there a separate charge to climb the lighthouse?
• Huntington Beach State Park
  • Are dogs allowed at the park?
  • Is wi-fi available at your park?
  • Do you have any bike trails in the park?
  • What trails do you offer?
  • What is “Atalaya” and how do you pronounce it?
  • Are weddings allowed at Huntington Beach State Park?
  • What type of kayaking programs do you offer?
  • What are the best places to view alligators and birds on the park?
  • Does the park allow golf carts?
  • Is a fishing license needed?
• Jones Gap State Park
  • Are there any campsites at Caesars Head State Park or Jones Gap State Park?
  • Are trail maps available for purchase at the park?
  • Is swimming permitted at the park?
  • Are there picnic areas at the park?
  • Does the park have cabins for rent?
• Keowee-Toxaway State Park
  • What are the park’s hours of operation?
  • Is there a park admission fee ?
  • What are the park’s office hours?
  • What is the park’s address?
  • How many cabins does the park have and how many people do the cabins sleep?
  • How many campsites does the park have and are any campsites on the water?
  • Are there any trails at Keowee- Toxaway?
  • What is the elevation at the park?
  • Does the park have a boat ramp?
  • How many acres of land is the park?
• Kings Mountain State Park
  • Is swimming allowed at Kings Mountain State Park?
  • Where is the mountain the park is named for?
  • Do you have cabins at Kings Mountain State Park?
  • Do you have campsites on the lakes?
  • Is there a battlefield at Kings Moutain State Park?
  • Are there mountain bike trails at the park
  • Is panning for gold permitted at Kings Mountain State Park?
  • Are all of the buildings at the Living History Farm original to that site?
  • Do you need a permit to operate a golf cart at the park?
  • Is a fishing license required to fish at Kings Mountain State Park?
• Lake Greenwood State Park
  • There are large rocks all over the ground at the front entrance of the park. What are they and why are they there?
  • Is there a fee to look in the Civilian Conservation Corps museum
  • What is the Civilian Conservation Corps, or CCC?
  • Are golf carts permitted in Lake Greenwood State Park?
  • If I rent a picnic shelter or the Drummond Center, do I still have to pay the admission fee to the park?
  • Can you swim at Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area?
  • How big/deep is Lake Greenwood?
  • What types of fish can I expect to catch in Lake Greenwood?
  • Does the primitive area have bathrooms or water?
• Lake Hartwell State Park
  • Can you swim at Lake Hartwell State Park?
  • Are boats available for rent at Lake Hartwell?
  • Are there hiking trails at Lake Hartwell State Park?
  • What kind of fish are in Lake Hartwell?
  • Will my Georgia Fishing License be allowed here in SC?
  • Are there boat ramps located in the park?
  • Are cooking grills available in the park?
  • Is there a time that the park gates close?
• Lake Warren State Park
  • What are the Park hours of operation?
  • Is there camping at Lake Warren State Park?
  • How big is Lake Warren State Park?
  • Can you rent boats at Lake Warren State Park?
  • How big is Lake Warren?
  • What kind of fish are in the Lake?
  • Can you fish in the pond at Lake Warren State Park?
  • How many alligators are in the park/lake?
  • What kind of wildlife is at Lake Warren State Park?
  • Do you have any jogging trails?
• Lake Wateree State Park
  • Are boats available for rent at Lake Wateree?
  • Do you sell fishing licenses?
  • Do you have gasoline for sell?
  • Do you have live bait for sell at Lake Wateree?
  • What are the hours of your Tackle Shop?
  • Do you allow fishing from the Boat Dock?
  • Which Sites are Waterfront Sites?
  • Is swimming allowed at Lake Wateree State Park?
  • Do you have picnic shelters?
• Landsford Canal State Park
  • At Landsford Canal is the river ever too low to paddle?
  • At Landsford Canal is the river ever too high to paddle?
  • How can I find out about river levels?
  • When do the eagles nest?
  • What is the best time to see the eagles?
  • Where can you fish at Landsford?
  • What kind of fish are at Landsford Canal?
  • When are recreational boating flows scheduled?
  • What poisonous snakes can be found at Landsford?
  • When is the Lily Fest?
• Lee State Park
  • Why is the Loop Road closed?
  • Can you rent cabins at Lee State Park?
  • Does Lee State Park have any tent camp sites?
  • Does Lee State Park have any campsites with full hook-ups?
  • Do you have campsites that are open enough to receive a satellite tv signal?
  • I need to rent an indoor facility. Do you have one?
  • What kind of fish do people fish for in the Lynches River?
  • Do you have a place to launch a boat into the river?
  • Can I bring my golf cart to Lee?
  • Would I be allowed to bring my horse for the day and go riding?
• Little Pee Dee State Park
  • How far is LIttle Pee Dee State Park from Myrtle Beach?
  • How do I get back to the Interstate (I-95)?
  • Does Little Pee Dee allow guest to ride horses in the park?
  • Are guest allowed to swim in the park lake?
  • What kind of fish do you have in the lake?
  • Are there alligators in the lake?
  • Can you put your personal boat in the lake and do you allow gas motors?
  • Is there a way to access the Little Pee Dee River?
  • How long are the park trails?
  • What is all that white sand about when I enter the park?
• Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
  • Does Musgrove Mill allow fishing in there pond?
  • Is there a mill on the park?
  • What is Blackstock Battlefield?
  • What are the park’s hours?
  • Is an admission fee charged to enter Musgrove Mill?
  • Is camping allowed anywhere on the park?
  • Can you put a canoe or kayak in the river on the park?
• Myrtle Beach State Park
  • Is fishing included in park admission?
  • If there aren’t any picnic shelters available, can I still have a picnic spot?
  • Are there lifeguards on the beach at Myrtle Beach State Park?
  • When are dogs allowed on the beach?
  • Is Myrtle Beach State Park very busy on weekends during the summer months?
  • Once I am admitted into Myrtle Beach State Park am I allowed to leave and come back?
  • When can I observe a sea turtle?
  • Does the park have any safety tips for beach goers?
  • If I camp or stay in a cabin, do people visiting me for the day still have to pay park admission?
  • If I have a large group coming to the park, can we pay for park admission in advance?
• Oconee State Park
  • What are some things we can do during our stay at Oconee State Park?
  • Why do you only allow two vehicles per campsite and cabin?
  • Do you have Wi-Fi at the cabins or campground?
  • Do you have television in your cabins?
  • How many nights are required for cabin rentals?
  • Where are the waterfalls and hiking trails?
  • When is your swim area open at Oconee State Park?
  • Why can’t we bring our boat?
  • Do you allow pets at Oconee State Park
  • Do you allow golf carts?
• Oconee Station State Historic Site
  • Why is Oconee Station Historic?
  • When are the buildings open at Oconee Station?
  • Is Oconee Station open year round?
  • Is the historic site handicap accessible?
  • When are the wildflowers in bloom?
  • Is fishing allowed in the pond?
  • How difficult is the trail at Oconee Station?
  • What are your metal detection guidelines for State Parks and State Park properties?
  • Where is the closest place to eat?
  • Where is the closest lodging?
  • Where can a guest locate the trash cans at Oconee Station?
• Paris Mountain State Park
  • While camping at Paris Mountain, how do I get in and out of the Park after the gate is locked?
  • Does Paris Mountain have cable and WiFi in the Campground?
  • Can I bring my personal water craft?
  • What is Camp Buckhorn and how can I rent it?
  • Can I have a wedding at Paris Mountain?
  • What is Music in the Woods?
  • Where can I fish, what kind of fish are there, and do I need a license?
  • Does Paris Mountain have trails and is mountain biking allowed?
  • Who is the Park named for?
  • What kind of wildlife is there in the Park?
• Poinsett State Park
  • Does Poinsett State Park allow swimming?
  • What time can I check-in/out of my cabin?
  • What amenities are provided in your 5 cabins at Poinsett State Park?
  • Do your cabins have Televisions?
  • What is the pet policy in the cabin area at Poinsett State Park?
  • What should I bring to make my stay more enjoyable?
  • Where is the CCC Spillway/ Waterfall located?
• Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site
  • Do I need to make reservations to tour Redcliffe Plantation?
  • Is the Redcliffe Plantation home ADA accessible?
  • Why was the original entrance closed?
  • Are weddings allowed at Redcliffe?
  • Can I take photographs inside the mansion?
  • What are your metal detection guidelines for State Parks and State Park properties?
• Rivers Bridge State Historic Site
  • Does Rivers Bridge State Park have a campground?
  • How much does it cost to rent your community building and picnic shelter?
  • Do you have to have reservations to use the community building or picnic shelter?
  • What are the hours of use for the community building and the picnic shelters?
  • When visiting the battlefield, how far of a walk is it from the road?
  • How far is the walk around the battlefield?
  • Who won the battle of Rivers Bridge?
  • Is the relic room still open at Rivers Bridge?
  • What are your metal detection guidelines for State Parks and State Park properties?
  • Are you allowed to fish at Rivers Bridge and where can you fish?
  • Are grills available for guest at the park?
  • Does River Bridge allow guest to metal detect?
• Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site
  • How large is Rose Hill plantation?
  • Does the park service own the entire plantation?
  • What was grown on the plantation?
  • How did William Gist move his cotton to market this far inland?
  • Does Rose Hill have “slave quarters” on the site?
  • What are your metal detection guidelines for State Parks and State Park properties?
• Sadlers Creek State Park
  • Where is the closest gas station to Sadlers Creek State Park?
  • Where can I purchase a fishing license?
  • While visiting Sadlers Creek where can I get firewood?
  • While I am staying at Sadlers Creek where can I get groceries?
  • Are there boats available for rent at Sadlers Creek?
  • Are golf carts allowed at Sadlers Creek?
  • Does Sadlers Creek have a swimming area for guests?
• Santee State Park
  • What are the trees in the middle of the lake?
  • How deep is the lake at Santee State Park?
  • What are the holes or caverns in the ground at Santee?
  • What are the squirrels I see that are large and resemble a raccoon?
  • What are the birds flying around that look like eagles on the lake?
  • Did I see an alligator while visiting Santee State Park?
  • Should we fear the alligators and can we feed them?
  • What hazards should we be aware of while hiking on trails?
  • Does Santee State Park have a swimming area?
  • Does Santee offer any type of boat rentals?
• Sesquicentennial State Park
  • If we reserve a picnic shelter, what hours are we permitted to use it?
  • Which picnic shelters at Sesquicentennial State Park have power?
  • How do we pay when there is no one in the fee station?
  • If we’re camping, how do we get in and out of the park after it closes and the gate locks?
  • What is the maximum number of nights we can camp?
  • Do you have full-service hook-ups on your campsites?
  • Do you allow swimming in the lake?
  • What do I need to register my dog for the dog park?
  • If I am visiting Sesquicentennial can I bring my own boat?
  • What is the cost of your rental boats?
• Table Rock State Park
  • How long does it take to hike to the top of Table Rock Mountain and back?
  • Where do we hike to get a view?
  • Can we camp overnight on the trails?
  • Where can we see waterfalls in the park?
  • How did Table Rock get its name?
  • Where can we rock climb?
  • Are there charcoal grills at the tables in the park?
  • Where is the best place to view the mountain?
  • At Table Rock State Park where can we swim?
  • At Table Rock State Park, where can you fish?