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FISHING

• Fishing Information: Enjoy fishing in Lake Murray for several species of bass including largemouth and stripers, catfish, bream, crappie and yellow perch.
  A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.
  
  

BOATING

• Boating and Boat Access: Three boat ramps provides private boat access to Lake Murray.
  
  

THINGS TO DO

• Picnic Area and Shelters: Fourteen picnic shelters are available for family or other group gatherings. Each shelter may be reserved for $30-38/day.
  
  If shelters are not reserved, guests may use shelters on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge.
  
  To make a picnic shelter reservation, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK or make it online by clicking on Park Reservation button located at the upper right hand corner of this page.
  
  
• Playground Equipment: Yes
• Picnic Shelters: Yes
• Park Store/Gift Shop: The park store is open year-round and includes limited grocery items, fishing and camping supplies, ice, firewood, sandwiches, bait, snacks and in-boat refueling.
  
  
• Boating: Yes
• Fishing: Yes

TRAILS

• Hiking Trails: From picnic area #2, guests can enjoy a relaxing walk along the ¼-mile Billy Dreher Nature Trail.
  
  From picnic area #4 guests can experience a moderate 2.1 mile hike along the Little Gap Trail. In addition to these two hiking trails a .33 mile multi-use trail exits through the middle of State Park Loop. This trail is designated for bike and foot traffic only.
  
  "Trail information and map".
  
  
• Hiking: Yes